Kid-Friendly Chop Chop Salad With Creamy Blue Chees

Name: Kid-Friendly Chop Chop Salad With Creamy Blue Cheese Or Butterm
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 romaine lettuce hearts; 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, cooked and chopped; 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 red bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped; Blue cheese Dressing; 4 ounces blue cheese, coarsely crumbled; 3 tablespoons buttermilk; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons white vinegar or 2 tablespoons apple cider; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; Ranch Dressing; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 2 scallions, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, very finely minced; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 romaine lettuce hearts
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, cooked and chopped
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 red bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Blue cheese Dressing
4 ounces blue cheese, coarsely crumbled
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white vinegar or 2 tablespoons apple cider
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Ranch Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, very finely minced
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1
Chop the lettuce heart into 1 to 2-inch pieces.
2
Combine it with the bacon, other vegetables and nuts in a large bowl and toss the mixture well.
3
Keep the salad chilled until serving time.
4
Toss it again with enough dressing to coat the vegetables and season it with salt and pepper.
5
Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing: blend all the ingredients in a food processor until they are well combined, but the mixture is still a little chunky. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate until serving time. Makes 1 1/3 cups.
6
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Ranch Dressing: whisk together all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Transfer the dressing to an airtight container and refrigerate it until serving, makes 1 1/4 cups.

1143

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 romaine lettuce hearts, 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, cooked and chopped, 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved, 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Kid-Friendly Chop Chop Salad With Creamy Blue Cheese Or Butterm 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.

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Kid-Friendly Chop Chop Salad With Creamy Blue Cheese Or Butterm

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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