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 salad that’s both simple and sophisticated, this Romaine Salad with Chives and Blue Cheese is the perfect choice! Packed with vibrant, crisp lettuce and the tangy richness of blue cheese, it’s an ideal side dish for almost any meal. Whether you're preparing a light lunch or need a refreshing accompaniment for dinner, this salad delivers a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will elevate any occasion.

The creamy blue cheese adds a bold punch, while the fresh chives bring a burst of mild onion flavor. The Dijon mustard in the dressing ties it all together, giving the salad a subtle kick. With a zesty hint of lemon juice and the smoothness of olive oil, every bite is a balance of freshness and indulgence. This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences, and it's a quick and easy dish to whip up in just 45 minutes!

Perfect for a dinner party starter, a family meal, or even a midday snack, this salad is versatile and delicious. Its light yet satisfying nature makes it a standout on any table, and with just a handful of ingredients, it's easy to make. Treat yourself to this refreshing and indulgent Romaine Salad with Chives and Blue Cheese—you won’t regret it!

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 romaine 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%
Iron:1.2mg
6.67%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
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