Crisp Garden Salad with Danish Blue Cheese Dressing
This Crisp Garden Salad with Danish Blue Cheese Dressing brings a delightful blend of flavors and textures to your table. Featuring tender lettuce, fresh radishes, and creamy Danish blue cheese, this salad is perfect as a light meal or side dish. The sharpness from the onion and the crunch from the cucumber add refreshing notes, while the homemade vinaigrette ties everything together beautifully. Ideal for outdoor gatherings or cozy dinners, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser.
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Servings
106
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Lettuce leaves
1 quart (washed and dried)
Radishes
1 bunch (cleaned and thinly sliced)
Cucumber
1/2 cup (sliced paper-thin)
Sweet onion
1 (thinly sliced)
Danish blue cheese
1/4 lb (crumbled)
Salt
1 pinch (used in the dressing)
Pepper
1 pinch (used in the dressing)
Dry mustard
1 pinch (used in the dressing)
Sugar
1 pinch (used in the dressing)
White wine vinegar
2 tablespoons (used in the dressing)
Vegetable oil
4 tablespoons (used in the dressing)
Instructions
1
Start by washing the tender lettuce leaves thoroughly and drying them with a salad spinner or by patting them down with paper towels. Place the cleaned lettuce in a large serving bowl.
2
Next, prepare the radishes by cleaning them and slicing them thinly. Add them to the bowl along with the cucumber, which should be sliced paper-thin for a delightful crunch. Incorporate the thinly sliced sweet onion for added flavor.
3
Sprinkle the crumbled Danish blue cheese over the salad mixture, allowing its rich creaminess to blend with the vegetables.
4
In a separate small bowl, combine a pinch of salt, pepper, dry mustard, sugar, and white wine vinegar. Whisk them together until well-combined.
5
Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil to emulsify the dressing, ensuring a creamy consistency.
6
Just before serving, give the dressing a final stir and pour it evenly over the salad. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
Nutrition Information
9g
Fat
5g
Carbs
2.5g
Protein
1.5g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Crisp Garden Salad with Danish Blue Cheese Dressing?
It is a fresh salad recipe featuring tender lettuce, radishes, and sweet onion, topped with a homemade vinaigrette and crumbled Danish blue cheese.
What kind of lettuce should I use for this salad?
The recipe calls for one quart of tender lettuce leaves that have been thoroughly washed and dried.
How should I prepare the radishes?
You should clean one bunch of radishes and slice them thinly before adding them to the salad.
How thin should the cucumber be sliced?
The cucumber should be sliced paper-thin to provide a delightful crunch to the salad.
What type of onion is used in this recipe?
The recipe uses one sweet onion, which should be thinly sliced.
What type of cheese is used in the dressing?
The recipe features 1/4 pound of crumbled Danish blue cheese.
What are the ingredients for the salad dressing?
The dressing includes salt, pepper, dry mustard, sugar, white wine vinegar, and vegetable oil.
How do I make the vinaigrette?
Whisk together the salt, pepper, dry mustard, sugar, and white wine vinegar, then gradually whisk in the vegetable oil to emulsify.
When should I apply the dressing to the salad?
The dressing should be poured over the salad and tossed gently just before serving.
How many calories are in a serving of this salad?
There are approximately 106 calories per serving.
What is the fat content of this salad?
The salad contains 9 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in this recipe?
The salad contains 5 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each serving provides approximately 2.5 grams of protein.
How much fiber is in the Crisp Garden Salad?
There is about 1.5 grams of fiber per serving.
Is there a lot of sugar in the dressing?
No, the recipe only contains about 1 gram of sugar per serving.
What is the best way to dry the lettuce leaves?
You can use a salad spinner or pat the leaves dry with paper towels after washing.
How much white wine vinegar is needed?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar.
How much vegetable oil is used for the dressing?
The recipe uses 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil for the emulsified dressing.
Can I serve this salad for an outdoor dinner?
Yes, it is specifically noted as being ideal for outdoor gatherings and cozy dinners.
Is this salad considered a light meal?
Yes, it is perfect for use as either a light meal or a refreshing side dish.
How do I incorporate the cheese into the salad?
Sprinkle the crumbled Danish blue cheese over the vegetable mixture before adding the dressing.
What texture should the vegetable oil provide?
Gradually whisking it in helps to emulsify the dressing, ensuring a creamy consistency.
How much cucumber is used in the recipe?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of paper-thin sliced cucumber.
What are the key flavor notes of this salad?
The salad features sharpness from the onion, crunch from the cucumber, and rich creaminess from the blue cheese.
Does this recipe include dry mustard?
Yes, a pinch of dry mustard is included in the dressing for extra flavor.
Is salt and pepper used in this recipe?
Yes, a pinch of both salt and pepper are whisked into the dressing.
How many ingredients are in this recipe in total?
There are 11 ingredients total, including the vegetables and the dressing components.
What is the final step before serving?
The final step is to toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Is this salad considered healthy?
Yes, it is tagged as a healthy dish featuring fresh vegetables and homemade dressing.
Should the salad be served cold?
Yes, it is recommended to serve immediately after preparation to enjoy the fresh, crisp flavors.