Romaine Salad with Chives and Blue Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
34%
Romaine Salad with Chives and Blue Cheese
45 min.
6
164kcal

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If you’re looking for a fresh and flavorful side dish that will brighten up any meal, our Romaine Salad with Chives and Blue Cheese is the perfect choice! This vibrant salad combines the crispness of romaine lettuce with the tangy richness of blue cheese, creating a delightful contrast that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vegetarian and gluten-free profile, it's not only a delicious addition to your dinner table but also a thoughtful choice for those with dietary restrictions.

The dressing, a simple yet sophisticated blend of Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, minced shallots, and olive oil, elevates the salad to new heights. Tossed with fragrant chives, the salad becomes a celebration of flavors that can easily stand alone or complement your favorite entrée. It’s quick and easy to make, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it a fantastic option for both casual gatherings and elegant dinners.

At just 164 calories per serving, you can indulge in this delightful dish without any guilt. Perfect as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even as a refreshing snack, this Romaine Salad with Chives and Blue Cheese is sure to impress your family and friends. Dive into this delightful combination of textures and flavors today, and watch it become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • cup cheese blue crumbled
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • bunch chives fresh cut into 1 1/2-inch-long pieces
  • 2.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • large head the of 1 cos lettuce 
  •  shallots minced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Place lettuce in large bowl.
  2. Whisk oil, lemon juice, shallot, and mustard in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix in chives.
  4. Drizzle dressing over lettuce and toss to coat.
  5. Sprinkle cheese over and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories164kcal
Protein14.76%
Fat73.1%
Carbs12.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.33
Glycemic Load
0.32
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.270869586779%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.31mg
Hesperetin
0.9mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:164.13kcal
8.21%
Fat:13.82g
21.27%
Saturated Fat:5.22g
32.63%
Carbohydrates:5.16g
1.72%
Net Carbohydrates:2.77g
1.01%
Sugar:1.86g
2.07%
Cholesterol:16.88mg
5.63%
Sodium:276.99mg
12.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.28g
12.56%
Vitamin A:9289.26IU
185.79%
Vitamin K:113.16µg
107.77%
Folate:153.42µg
38.35%
Calcium:156.35mg
15.64%
Phosphorus:122.66mg
12.27%
Potassium:338.95mg
9.68%
Fiber:2.4g
9.58%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.35%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.13%
Vitamin C:7.32mg
8.87%
Vitamin E:1.22mg
8.1%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.67%
Iron:1.2mg
6.67%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.85%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.78%
Selenium:4.03µg
5.75%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.62%
Magnesium:21.71mg
5.43%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.57%
Copper:0.07mg
3.27%
Vitamin B3:0.58mg
2.9%
Source:Epicurious