Basil and Blue Cheese Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Basil and Blue Cheese Salad
20 min.
12
176kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Basil and Blue Cheese Salad! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of fresh flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly suited for vegetarians and gluten-free diets, this salad is an excellent choice for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party, preparing a family meal, or simply looking for a healthy snack.

Imagine the crispness of mixed salad greens combined with the aromatic essence of fresh basil, creating a refreshing base that is both light and satisfying. The addition of ripe pears and juicy navel oranges brings a sweet and tangy contrast, while creamy avocado slices add a rich, buttery texture. To elevate this salad further, crumbled blue cheese introduces a bold, savory note that perfectly complements the sweetness of the fruits.

With a zesty dressing made from olive oil, seasoned rice vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—but also packed with flavor and nutrition. At only 176 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that can be enjoyed as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light starter. Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with this exquisite Basil and Blue Cheese Salad!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup seasoned rice vinegar 
  • teaspoon dijon mustard country-style
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 10 cups the salad mixed
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh packed coarsely chopped
  •  pears ripe thinly sliced
  •  navel oranges 
  •  avocado pitted peeled sliced
  • oz cheese blue crumbled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In small bowl, stir oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper flakes with whisk.
  2. In large bowl, toss salad greens and basil.
  3. Add pears, oranges, avocados and blue cheese; gently toss.
  4. Drizzle with dressing.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories176kcal
Protein7.55%
Fat67.16%
Carbs25.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.31
Glycemic Load
1.63
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.0608695771383%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.72mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
1.24mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Hesperetin
5.1mg
Naringenin
1.66mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:175.55kcal
8.78%
Fat:13.76g
21.17%
Saturated Fat:3.33g
20.78%
Carbohydrates:11.66g
3.89%
Net Carbohydrates:7.93g
2.88%
Sugar:5.16g
5.73%
Cholesterol:7.09mg
2.36%
Sodium:222.68mg
9.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.48g
6.97%
Vitamin C:26.33mg
31.92%
Vitamin K:16.38µg
15.6%
Fiber:3.73g
14.9%
Folate:53.6µg
13.4%
Vitamin A:630.13IU
12.6%
Vitamin E:1.68mg
11.18%
Potassium:321.76mg
9.19%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.91%
Phosphorus:77.34mg
7.73%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.48%
Calcium:73.67mg
7.37%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.9%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.82%
Copper:0.12mg
6.13%
Magnesium:21.17mg
5.29%
Vitamin B3:1.03mg
5.13%
Zinc:0.6mg
3.98%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.72%
Iron:0.59mg
3.27%
Selenium:1.86µg
2.65%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.92%