Basil-and-Blue Cheese Salad

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

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Looking for a refreshing and flavorful way to elevate your next meal? Look no further than this delightful Basil-and-Blue Cheese Salad! Perfectly suited for vegetarians and those on a gluten-free diet, this vibrant salad is a feast for the senses that will tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests raving.

With its crisp mixed greens and creamy avocado slices, this salad brings together an irresistible combination of textures and flavors. The addition of sweet, juicy pears and tangy navel oranges offers a burst of freshness, while the rich blue cheese adds a sophisticated touch that perfectly balances the dish. And let's not forget the aromatic basil, which infuses every bite with its fragrant herbaceous essence.

This salad not only comes together in just 20 minutes but also serves a generous 12 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings and celebrations. The homemade vinaigrette, featuring Dijon mustard and seasoned rice vinegar, ties everything together beautifully, creating a perfect harmony of tastes that will excite your palate.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish, an antipasto, or even as a light starter, this Basil-and-Blue Cheese Salad is sure to impress. With only 176 calories per serving, you can enjoy a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Dive into this salad, and experience a burst of freshness and comfort that will make any meal memorable!

Ingredients

  •  avocados sliced
  • 0.5 cup firmly basil leaves fresh packed coarsely chopped
  • oz cheese blue crumbled
  • teaspoon dijon mustard country-style
  • 10 cup salad greens mixed
  •  navel oranges fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  •  pears ripe thinly sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup seasoned rice vinegar 

Equipment

  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Cover and chill until ready to use (up to 24 hours).
  2. Toss together greens and basil. Top with pears, oranges, avocados, and blue cheese; toss.
  3. Drizzle with vinaigrette.
  4. 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%
Source:My Recipes