Spinach Salad With Blue Cheese Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese! This vibrant salad is bursting with fresh spinach, crunchy walnuts, and sweet dried cranberries, all perfectly complemented by a tangy blue cheese dressing. The recipe's origin is a mystery (found tucked away in an old cookbook!), but one thing's for sure: this delicious salad will quickly become a new favorite. The dressing is versatile enough to use on other greens as well!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 427.8 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Spinach Salad With Blue Cheese

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 5 ounces baby spinach, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, and 1/4 cup dried cranberries.
  3. Just before serving, drizzle the desired amount of blue cheese dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

32g

Carbs

6g