Blue Cheese Onion Dressed Arugula Salad Recipes

BLUE CHEESE AND DRIED CRANBERRY TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Layer the romaine lettuce with the cucumber, grape tomatoes, pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Dress the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Instructions Champagne Vinaigrette: Whisk the champagne vinegar, shallots, Dijon mustard, honey and salt in a bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Salad: Combine the arugula, apples and radishes in a large serving bowl. Toss with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with blue cheese.

SPINACH, ARUGULA, AND FRISEE SALAD WITH BLEU CHEESE DRESSING, FRESH TOMATOES, AND CRISPY BACON

Steps:

• In a small saute pan, over medium heat, heat the oil and cook the onion until lightly browned. Lower the heat and cook until caramelized, about 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, blue cheese, and sage. If the dressing is too thick, loosen the dressing by pouring in a little more of the buttermilk. You want the dressing to be pourable. Season the dressing with salt, and pepper, to taste.
• Combine the spinach, arugula, frisee, tomato, and bacon in a large bowl and dress gently with a few spoonfuls of blue cheese dressing. Add more dressing to taste, but don't overdress the greens. Season the salad with salt, and pepper, to taste.

BLUE CHEESE WITH ARUGULA, CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND NUTS

Steps:

• In a container mix olive oil, vinegar, and garlic; give a shake and set aside.
• Adjust your oil vinegar ratio to your liking.
• Arrange arugula leaves and basil on on a plate.
• Top with cheese, nuts, and caramelized onions.
• Drizzle dressing over salad and season with salt and pepper.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEARS, GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or mini food processor until very smooth.
• Put the greens in a large bowl or on a platter. Top with the remaining ingredients.
• Drizzle with 2 or 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss gently to coat. Serve the salad with additional dressing to taste on the side.

BEET-ARUGULA SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK-BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Arrange arugula on a serving platter. Top with sliced beets and mandarin oranges.
• In a small bowl, combine buttermilk and blue cheese. Mix until blended and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture over salad and serve.

WILTED ARUGULA , MUSHROOM, PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pan heat oil over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic stirring all the while cooking about 4 minutes the pan will be dry till the mushrooms release some liquid.
• Deglaze the pan with vermouth.
• Add salt, pepper flakes, herbs, nutmeg and arugula.
• Stir to slightly wilt.
• Place into a salad bowl top with diced pears and blue cheese.
• Serve immediately.
• May squeeze some fresh lemon over it!

ARUGULA SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND PECANS

Steps:

• Toss greens in large bowl. Top with pear slices and blue cheese
• Mix oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with pecans and serve immediately

CORN, CHERRY TOMATO, ARUGULA AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Place vinegar in small bowl; gradually mix in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3/4 cup blue cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)