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Bacon and blue cheese salad

Bacon & Blue Cheese Salad with Crispy Onions and Balsamic Drizzle

This bold and satisfying Bacon & Blue Cheese Salad combines crispy romaine lettuce, crumbled bacon, tangy blue cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy fried onions—all topped with a simple homemade balsamic dressing. It’s quick to prepare (under 30 minutes), layered with flavor, and perfect for a main dish or side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Salad
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 Head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 6 Slices thick-cut bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ⅓ cup Blue cheese crumbles
  • ¼ Small red onion diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ⅓ cup Crispy fried onions
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • Frying pan or skillet for the bacon
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk or a fork
  • Large salad bowl
  • Tongs or salad servers

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, layer chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  2. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and blue cheese.
  3. Just before serving, top with crispy fried onions and drizzle with balsamic dressing.
  4. Toss gently or serve as a stunning layered salad.