Smoked Blue Cheese Salad Recipe
Mixed Greens, Smoked Blue Cheese, Rosemary Candied Walnuts, Golden Raisins, Cranberries, Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Candied Walnuts
In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup of walnuts, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of water, and 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh rosemary. Stir until the sugar is melted and the walnuts are coated. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 2
Make the Dressing
In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of buttermilk, 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of crumbled blue cheese, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- 3
Assemble the Salad
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, smoked blue cheese (crumbled), rosemary candied walnuts, golden raisins, and dried cranberries. Drizzle with the buttermilk blue cheese dressing before serving.
