18 warm salad bacon blue Recipes

bacon, shallots, finely chopped, sherry vinegar, olive oil, ground black pepper, pepperidge farm whole grain seasoned croutons or pepperidge farm whole grain caesar croutons, baby spinach leaves, washed (about 18 cups), red onion, thinly sliced, crumbled blue cheese (about 2 cups)

bacon slices, peeled chopped shallot (about 1 small), apple cider, salt, black pepper, roquefort or other blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/3 cup), shredded cabbage, diced red bell pepper

apple-smoked bacon slices, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, crumbled blue cheese (optional), red onion, thinly sliced, chopped fresh parsley, salt, freshly ground pepper, fresh baby spinach, head belgian endive , cut into 8 slices lengthwise, crumbled blue cheese (optional)

heart of romaine , torn into bite-size pieces, baby spinach, bacon slices, chopped, vegetable oil, chicken tenders (about 1/2 lb), red-wine vinegar, cider vinegar, grainy mustard, hard-boiled eggs, halved, tomato, cut into wedges, avocado, crumbled blue cheese (3 oz)

iceberg mixed salad greens, hard-boiled egg , quatered, blue cheese, crumbles, bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, grape tomatoes, diced red onion (optional), cooked chicken breasts, chopped, warmed, lettuce leaves, garnish

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin, ground salted pistachios, bacon, crumbled feta cheese or 4 tbsp blue cheese, whole cherry tomatoes, rinsed and dried, mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried, olive oil, approximately, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, sugar substitute or 1 tbsp granulated sugar (if not on low-carb diet), herbes de provence , to taste, worcestershire sauce , to taste, garlic powder, to taste (not garlic salt ), salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, canola oil, extra virgin olive oil, cold water , as needed

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded, chopped avocado, bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, celery rib, thinly sliced, green onion, sliced, chopped ripe olives, crumbled blue cheese, lemon juice, honey, dijon mustard, garlic clove, minced, dill weed, salt, pepper, olive oil, romaine leaves , torn, whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed, tomato, chopped

baby spinach, pre-washed, pancetta (italian bacon) or regular bacon, blue cheese (consult cheese monger), capers, lemons , zested and juiced, shallots, minced, extra-virgin olive oil (bright california oil works well), white balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to taste, toasted almonds

bacon, crumbled, peeled chopped shallot (1 small), apple cider, salt, fresh ground black pepper, roquefort cheese or 1/4 cup other blue cheese, crumbled, shredded cabbage, diced red bell pepper

sliced bacon , cut into 1-inch pieces, mushrooms, cooked turkey breast (see note above), chopped or torn into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups), balsamic vinegar, rinsed and crisped romaine lettuce leaves (about 10 oz. total ), watercress sprigs (about 2 oz.), rinsed and crisped, sliced red onion, salt and pepper, blue cheese, crumbled (optional)

washed spinach leaves, turkey bacon, chopped, chopped red onion, frozen corn kernels, red wine vinegar, sugar, crumbled blue cheese, purchased fat-free croutons

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, green pepper, chopped, lean bacon, chopped, dried herbs, balsamic glaze, spinach, chopped, beetroots, cooked, lentils, rocket, chopped, blue cheese, crumbled, salt and pepper, to taste

recipe warm bacon-brown sugar vinaigrette , recipe follows, acorn squash, quartered and seeded, yellow onion, peeled and both ends trimmed, olive oil, heads bibb lettuce, cooked black-eyed peas, drained, roasted pecan pieces, crumbled blue cheese, salt, freshly ground black pepper, diced smoked bacon , cooked until crisp, drained (about 6 thick-cut slices), vegetable oil, balsamic vinegar, dark brown sugar, creole mustard, minced shallots, salt, freshly ground black pepper

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

romaine lettuce , heart torn into bite size pieces, baby spinach, bacon, chopped, vegetable oil, chicken tenders (about 1/2 lb), red wine vinegar, cider vinegar, grainy mustard, hard-boiled eggs, halved, tomato, cut into wedges, avocado, crumbled blue cheese (about 3 oz)

torn young spinach leaves, coarsely shredded lettuce, bacon , fried crisp and crumbled, grape tomatoes, tub sliced fresh mushrooms, ripe or kalamata olives, drained, hard-boiled eggs, salt and pepper to taste, bacon drippings, wine vinegar, sugar, grated onion, purple onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings., feta cheese or blue cheese to crumble on top