Bacon-Blue Cheese Salad With White Wine Vinaigrette

Name: Bacon-Blue Cheese Salad With White Wine Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped pecans; 2 medium cucumbers, peeled; 3 cups mixed baby greens; 2 slices bacon, strips halved (crispy cooked thick bacon); ⅓ cup shredded carrots or ⅓ cup matchstick carrot; ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; ¼ cup white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ cup olive oil; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 medium cucumbers, peeled
3 cups mixed baby greens
2 slices bacon, strips halved (crispy cooked thick bacon)
⅓ cup shredded carrots or ⅓ cup matchstick carrot
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup olive oil
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
Place chopped pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan.
2
Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.
3
Let cool 30 minutes or until completely cool.
4
Using a Y-shaped vegetable peeler, cut cucumbers lengthwise into very thin strips just until seeds are visible.
5
Discard cucumber core.
6
Shape largest cucumber slices into 4 (2 1/2-to 2 3/4-inch-wide) rings.
7
Wrap evenly with remaining cucumber slices.
8
Stand rings upright on 4 serving plates.
9
Fill each cucumber ring evenly with mixed greens, next 3 ingredients, and toasted pecans.
10
Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
11
WHITE WINE VANAIGRETTE:.
12
Whisk together all ingredients except for the oil until well blended.
13
Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until smooth.
14
Whisk in more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
15
Drizzle each salad with 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinaigrette, and serve with remaining vinaigrette.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, 3 cups mixed baby greens, 2 slices bacon, strips halved (crispy cooked thick bacon), and more.

Yes, Bacon-Blue Cheese Salad With White Wine Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!