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A blue flowered plated holding a serving of a Red Roquefort Salad. The salad includes chopped Romaine, chopped red lettuce, covered in a creamy white dressing and topped with crisp bacon and candied walnuts.

Red Roquefort Salad

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Description

This Red Roquefort Salad is the perfect fall or winter salad, combining hearty lettuce, crisp bacon, candied walnuts and Roquefort cheese.

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 2 hearts of Romaine, chopped
  • 1/2 small Radicchio or 1 cup red leaf lettuce, chopped
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 1/2 cup candied walnuts
  • 1/2 apple or pear, peeled and sliced thin
  • Cracked black pepper

For the Red Roquefort Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 3 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Crisp the diced bacon in a pan. Drain excess fat and reserve the bacon.
  2. To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cracked black pepper in a large jar with a lid. Shake or whisk well until combined.
  3. Add the crumbled Roquefort cheese to the dressing and stir gently to combine. Place the dressing in the fridge while you assemble the salad.
  4. Wash and spin the lettuce, then add to a large serving platter or bowl.
  5. Add the thinly sliced apple or pear, and sprinkle with most of the crisp bacon and candied walnuts, reserving a few pieces for garnish.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve it on the side, garnishing with reserved bacon, walnuts, and cracked black pepper.
  7. ENJOY!

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Notes

  • If making your own candied walnuts, do this ahead of time to allow for the nuts to harden. Refer to this recipe for Candied Pecans. Optionally, most grocery stores carry a version of candied walnuts.
  • Add thinly sliced red onion to the salad for another layer of flavor and texture. 
  • Easily prepare the dressing in advance.
  • Crumble the Roquefort cheese to your liking. 
  • Be sure to wash/spin the lettuce.
  • This salad is best for layering, instead of tossing.
  • Taste the dressing for salt.
  • Dress the salad to your liking.
  • Easily add your favorite protein to this Red Roquefort Salad, for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: American

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