Big Country Salad Recipe (2024)

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NT

What might be the best substitute for the blue cheese - have a couple of haters here? Thanks, nt

Mary

Call me crazy if you wish. I just had this wonderful salad for breakfast and only left out the breadcrumbs.

Lisa

The bacon and remaining cheese is added in step 4. The recipe is written in a shorthand; because the bacon is mixed with the breadcrumbs in step 2, then when the breadcrumbs are added in step 4, by necessity the bacon is also added. :-)

constance theodore

french feta

Karen

Simple and old school. Didn't bother with lardons, just used sliced, packaged bacon.

jamie

I added a dash of balsamic and a little sugar to cut the sharpness of lemon and vinegar. I used feta, (cannot abide bleu) and threw in some spinach and kale. Yum! My nephew (fussy about some ingredients) raved. It was a hit.

caarin

Fantastic! This is really an upscale version of the classic iceberg wedge salad. The dressing is outstanding. It's a very easy salad to put together on a weeknight. Add an egg and call it dinner!

Figaro

I made this salad for dinner last night; half of it is in a bowl in the fridge; it's on hold awaiting a decision to eat for lunch or dump. Can you say, "salt on salt with salt added as an insult". Combine the Dijon, bacon, its fat, and salty blue cheese (doesn't matter which 'blue', all salty). The addition of bacon fat in the dressing was at best unpleasant. We spent the rest of the evening watching our digits swell.Oh, lastly, not easy-peasy either.

Ed Beshore

Presumably, you add the bacon in Step 4, or are you just after some delicious bacon fat? ;-)

NT

Actually if you read the recipe very carefully that’s not what it says. You use the bacon fat in step 2 but not the bacon itself. I presume you add the bacon to the salad at the end.

BI

Hubby doesn't like Blue either but he does Gorgonzola. It's milder. Otherwise, feta.

Jen in Astoria

I could see this with an egg on it for a relaxed weekend breakfast.

Betsy

How about cheddar, the sharper the better?*(Guess I'm a poet. Didn't know it.)

Stephanie in Davis

Made it exactly as written. Family liked it.

mmerlino

So great! But I think directions are kinda backwards. Made dressing, assembled greens, tomatoes, and cheese. THEN cooked bacon and then bread in drippings (plus garlic and a bit of olive oil). And I did small bread croutons not crumbs.

lauren

Used a romaine heart and halved the rest of the ingredients for a quick and easy Sunday lunch for two. Added grape tomatoes as well. I gave it a 10, husband gave it an 8–a little acidic for his liking. I think it’s simple yet impressive enough to serve when friends are over for dinner.

Kate

This is excellent. I added avocado, pickled red onions, and cherry tomatoes. It made a quick and wholesome summer dinner. Thank you!

Valerie

Really good. Really easy. Would make again for sure

Debbie

Made this just as written and enjoyed it sooo much! Simple but flavorful; will definitely keep this one in rotation.

BethAnne

Made this last night. Easy and yummy. Next time I might add a hard boiled egg.

Alison

Nice variation on Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese dressing and Caesar Salad, both favorites at our dinner table. A bit too strong on the acid for my taste. I ended up adding more olive oil. But next time, and there will be a next time, I will do 1-1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.

Anna

I usually substitute feta for the blue cheese.

Figaro

I made this salad for dinner last night; half of it is in a bowl in the fridge; it's on hold awaiting a decision to eat for lunch or dump. Can you say, "salt on salt with salt added as an insult". Combine the Dijon, bacon, its fat, and salty blue cheese (doesn't matter which 'blue', all salty). The addition of bacon fat in the dressing was at best unpleasant. We spent the rest of the evening watching our digits swell.Oh, lastly, not easy-peasy either.

Jen in Astoria

I could see this with an egg on it for a relaxed weekend breakfast.

Shea

Some guidance on the correct way to rinse and dry lettuce? I have my method but wonder how many people do. Also, who else hydrates their greens?

caarin

Fantastic! This is really an upscale version of the classic iceberg wedge salad. The dressing is outstanding. It's a very easy salad to put together on a weeknight. Add an egg and call it dinner!

Sandra

Caesar salad for grown-ups! Very good.

Vhhammer

This was the best salad I've ever had. I recommend serving it with a fairly simple plain roasted meat. Let the salad be the star of the meal.

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Big Country Salad Recipe (2024)

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salad, any of a wide variety of dishes that fall into the following principal categories: green salads; vegetable salads; salads of pasta, legumes, or grains; mixed salads incorporating meat, poultry, or seafood; and fruit salads.

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Yes! If you want to keep your salads fresh and crisp for days at a time, here are some tips for the best way to meal prep salads.

Can I pre make salad for the week? ›

Yes! Salads are not difficult to meal prep. The important part is to choose firmer vegetables and greens if you want your salads to last for a week. There are countless combinations of vegetables, salad dressings, and toppings that you can mix, trying out new tastes every week.

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Restaurants salt their salads.

This resulted in every bite tasting vibrant and flavorful. "Season your salad just like you would anything else," Simpson said. "Salt is a big difference between salads at home and salads in a restaurant." This doesn't mean you have to make your salads salty!

How do restaurants make salads so crisp? ›

The Keys to Crisp Lettuce

Lettuce actually needs a good amount of airflow, in addition to a bit of moisture (but not too much!), in order to stay crisp. That's why restaurants store their lettuce in special perforated bins that allow for air circulation while it's held in the fridge.

Should you put dressing on salad the night before? ›

Put your dressings together in mason jars, then label and store in the fridge. I personally like to dress my salads the day of because your veggies won't get soggy. If you have a tougher green (example kale) you can dress it on prep day.

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Consuming a fibre-rich salad late at night may contribute to discomfort, potentially interfering with a peaceful night's sleep. Salads often include various vegetables, some of which may have a higher glycaemic index. Consuming high-glycaemic foods in the evening can lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels.

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How long does salad last in the fridge? Stored correctly, an average salad will last up to five days in the fridge. Any longer than this, and you'll start to see soggy, wilting leaves. Stored incorrectly, and you could be looking at no more than a couple of hours!

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