Danish Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

DANISH BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and dry the lettuce and place in a serving bowl.
• Add radishes, cucumber, and onion. Sprinkle with the blue cheese.
• In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, mustard, sugar, and vinegar. Whisk in the salad oil.
• Just before serving, stir the dressing again, and pour over the salad.

SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk 1/4 cup each buttermilk and crumbled blue cheese, 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, a dash of hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add 10 cups mixed salad greens and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

BEET AND DANISH BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine onion and vinegar. Allow to steep 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
• Cut beets into French-fry stick shapes, and arrange on a shallow serving dish. Pour onion-vinegar mixture on top, and mix gently. Dot with crumbled blue cheese, and serve.

CRUMBLED DANISH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except oil and cheese, until sugar and salt dissolve.
• Blend in oil using a spoon or whisk, not a mixer or blender.
• Crumble the cheese with a fork and fold into mixture.
• Before using dressing, stir gently.
• Toss with salad greens, preferably romaine.

BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; mix or shake until well blended. Place romaine in a large salad bowl; top with the eggs, croutons and blue cheese. Add dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

STEAK SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Season the steak with lots of pepper and a little salt. Cook on the barbecue or under the grill for 2-3 mins each side for medium-rare, or to your liking. Let sit for 10 mins, then cut into slices.
• For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the zest, juice, oil, tarragon, shallot, cheese and some salt and pepper.
• Cook the beans in boiling water until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water, then drain thoroughly.
• Divide the chicory leaves between two plates and top with the beans, walnuts and steak slices. Pour the dressing over the salad just before eating.