Potato and Blue Cheese Salad

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Potato and Blue Cheese Salad
45 min.
8
305kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful side dish that will elevate any meal? Look no further than this Potato and Blue Cheese Salad! Perfectly balanced, this gluten-free dish combines the vibrant flavors of tender red-skinned potatoes with rich, creamy blue cheese, creating a harmonious medley that is truly irresistible.

Imagine biting into warm, perfectly cooked potatoes tossed in a tangy dressing made with apple cider vinegar and fragrant shallots, complemented by a hint of honey and grated lemon peel. The subtle sweetness of the honey harmonizes beautifully with the bold taste of the blue cheese, while crispy bacon adds a savory crunch that makes every bite memorable. Fresh herbs like chives and parsley bring an aromatic freshness, rounding out this delectable salad.

This salad isn't just a feast for the palate; it’s visually captivating too! With its beautiful presentation of lettuce leaves surrounding a mound of potato salad, and sprinkled with vibrant chives, bacon, and a hint of grated egg, it’s perfect for gatherings, picnics, or as a sophisticated starter. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of friends and family.

So why not treat yourself and your guests to this exquisite Potato and Blue Cheese Salad? With its unique flavors and mouthwatering textures, it’s sure to become a cherished addition to your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • slices bacon 
  • 2.5 ounces cheese blue crumbled
  • tablespoon dijon mustard coarse-grained
  • tablespoon chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  •  hardboiled eggs grated
  • teaspoons honey 
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • 0.7 cup olive oil 
  • pounds potatoes - remove skin quartered
  • 12  the of 1 cos lettuce 
  • 0.3 cup shallots minced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Whisk oil, vinegar, shallots, parsley, 1 tablespoon chives, mustard, honey and lemon peel in large bowl until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes.
  3. Drain.
  4. Add warm potatoes to dressing; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  5. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  6. Drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces. Arrange lettuce around edge of platter; mound potato salad in center.
  7. Sprinkle with bacon, blue cheese, egg and remaining 1/4 cup chives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories305kcal
Protein12.26%
Fat46.43%
Carbs41.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.28
Glycemic Load
1.16
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.126521597738%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.09mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:305.14kcal
15.26%
Fat:15.98g
24.59%
Saturated Fat:5.37g
33.54%
Carbohydrates:31.99g
10.66%
Net Carbohydrates:27.82g
10.12%
Sugar:4.93g
5.47%
Cholesterol:44.48mg
14.83%
Sodium:311.72mg
13.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.49g
18.99%
Vitamin A:3838.66IU
76.77%
Vitamin K:59.47µg
56.64%
Potassium:992.2mg
28.35%
Folate:97.58µg
24.39%
Vitamin C:18.44mg
22.36%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.5%
Phosphorus:200.97mg
20.1%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.38%
Fiber:4.17g
16.69%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.3%
Vitamin B3:3.1mg
15.52%
Copper:0.27mg
13.64%
Selenium:9.41µg
13.44%
Magnesium:52.07mg
13.02%
Iron:2.05mg
11.38%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.96%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.3%
Calcium:88.33mg
8.83%
Zinc:1.28mg
8.51%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.24%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.79%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.8%
Source:Epicurious