Friday, May 14, 2010

Spinach Salad with Buttermilk Bleu Cheese Dressing


1/2 c buttermilk
1/2 c sour cream
2 T cider vinegar
3 oz blue cheese, crumbled
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
10 oz fresh spinach leaves
1 small red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 to 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain.

In large bowl, whisk buttermilk, sour cream, and vinegar together. Stir in blue cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add spinach and red onion to bowl with dressing and toss well to combine.

Mound salad on plates and top with bacon and one chopped egg per salad. Serve immediately. Serves 2 as a main dish, serves 4 as a side dish.

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