Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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This salad is a tradition in my home each Christmas. The chunky blue cheese dressing coats the lettuce beautifully. Toss in extra vegetables to suit your family's taste. —Shirley Bedzis, San Diego, California Ingredients:
dressing: |
1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese |
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided |
1/4 cup mayonnaise |
1/4 cup plain yogurt |
1/4 cup white wine vinegar |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon white pepper |
salad: |
12 cups torn bibb or boston lettuce |
2 cups cherry tomatoes |
1 small red onion, sliced |
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained |
2 cups seasoned salad croutons |
Directions:
1. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, 1/4 cup blue cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth.
2. Pour into a small bowl; stir in the remaining blue cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, olives and croutons. Serve with dressing. Yield: 14-16 servings.
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