Baby Blue Salad Recipe

A Southern Living award-winning recipe, this Baby Blue Salad is a showstopper! While it requires some prep time (mostly done ahead!), the result is a stunning and unforgettable salad perfect for special occasions or impressing guests. This elegant salad guarantees rave reviews – it's a recipe you'll want to make again and again.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 633.3 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baby Blue Salad

  • 6 cups shredded lettuce
  • blue cheese
  • oranges
  • fresh strawberries
  • balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • honey
  • garlic cloves
  • shallots
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • warm water
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • chili powder
  • ground red pepper
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 lb bacon
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

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How to Make Baby Blue Salad

  1. Cook chicken and bacon until fully cooked and crisp. Dice chicken and crumble bacon. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, sugar, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce and red onion.
  4. Add the cooked chicken and bacon to the lettuce mixture.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  6. Stir in the pecans/walnuts and blueberries.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. This salad tastes even better the next day!
  8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

47g

Carbs

12g

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