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    Home » Salads

    Walnut Blue Cheese Salad

    Published: Apr 13, 2018 · Updated: Feb 1, 2023 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    This walnut blue cheese salad is a simple yet tasty salad that is enjoyable enough to eat on its own.  It’s a great healthy quick lunch too.

    Pears are often served with a walnut blue cheese salad but as they are not low carb friendly we have omitted them. If you are not counting your carbs, feel free to add a few slices of pear to this tasty salad.

    walnut blue cheese salad

    Although this is such a simple salad I was in two minds whether to publish this as it’s just too easy to make. I have been eating this walnut blue cheese salad a lot whilst the Chief Taster is away as it’s easy to make and not a lot of washing up was involved.  I have found it great when I am hungry, want something full of flavour but don’t want to spend ages in the kitchen on a meal for one.

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more information.

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    • CARBS IN WALNUTS
    • INGREDIENTS
    • TYPES OF BLUE CHEESE
    • HOW TO MAKE THE BEST WALNUT BLUE CHEESE SALAD
    • WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS BLUE CHEESE SALAD
    • MORE LOW CARB SALAD RECIPES
    • Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad

    CARBS IN WALNUTS

    Not all nuts are low in carbohydrates but walnuts are suitable for a low carb diet with a 1oz (28g) serving being 2.1g net carbs.

    Walnuts are a nutritional powerhouse being high in calcium, potassium, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids.

    INGREDIENTS

    When you are looking for a quick tasty salad fix, throw lettuce, blue cheese and walnuts in a bowl!  Voila!

    Salad ingredients
    • Salad leaves - we use a mix of baby salad leaves with baby spinach. Arugula would be a great lettuce to use.
    • Olive oil - Avocado oil can be used too.
    • Walnuts - Toasted gives them extra flavor. Pecans make a great substitute too.
    • Lime Juice - Lemon juice can be substituted.
    • Blue cheese - many varieties of blue cheese can be used.

    TYPES OF BLUE CHEESE

    There are many types of blue cheese with the flavors ranging from mild to strong. A few suggestions for this salad are:

    1. Roquefort - A salty ripe cheese from France
    2. Stilton - A creamy cheese that comes in white and blue varieties from England and pairs well with walnuts.
    3. Gorgonzola - A soft creamy blue cheese from Italy.
    4. Danish Blue - A strong blue cheese with a firm texture from Denmark.
    5. Saint Agur - A soft creamy cheese with a strong blue cheese flavor from France.
    6. Cambazola - A milder blue cheese with the appearance of a Brie cheese from Germany.

    HOW TO MAKE THE BEST WALNUT BLUE CHEESE SALAD

    salad dressing

    Whisk the salad dressing

    salad leaves on plate

    Place the salad leaves on a plate

    walnut salad with blue cheese

    Scatter the walnuts and blue cheese. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

    blue cheese walnut salad

    Serve and eat!

    WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS BLUE CHEESE SALAD

    As enjoyable on it's own for a light light, serve this salad with a mini spinach feta quiche or roasted chicken.

    MORE LOW CARB SALAD RECIPES

    If you are looking for a simple low carb salad, you may enjoy these other recipes:

    Cranberry, Chicken and Walnut Salad

    Cuban Salad

    Celeriac Remoulade

    Garlic Zucchini Salad

    This recipe was posted in April 2018. The photographs and content have been updated but the recipe remains the same.

    walnut blue cheese salad

    Walnut & Blue Cheese Salad

    Angela Coleby
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Lunch, Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 440 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 ½ Cups Lettuce any variety
    • ½ cup baby spinach
    • ½ cup Blue cheese crumbled
    • ½ cup Walnuts, chopped or halved toasted

    Dressing

    • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil (or other dressing oil)
    • 1 Teaspoon Lime juice
    • ¼ Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ Teaspoon Black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Mix all the dressing ingredients together
    • In a bowl place the lettuce
    • Scatter over the walnuts and blue cheese
    • Pour the dressing over the salad and lightly toss.
    • Eat and enjoy

    Notes

    Serves 1-2
    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 12gFat: 42gFiber: 3g
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    1. Gail

      May 08, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      I just made this salad I added grapes delicious dressing, will be making this again... thank you

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      • Angela Coleby

        May 10, 2021 at 7:58 pm

        Delighted you enjoyed it!

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    2. Anna

      January 19, 2021 at 3:56 pm

      Really tasty 🙂

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      • Angela Coleby

        January 20, 2021 at 11:16 am

        Thank you.

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    3. Mary Wood

      July 26, 2018 at 11:40 pm

      Nice salad dish Angela ... thank you

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      • Angela Coleby

        July 27, 2018 at 11:17 am

        Thanks Mary!

        Reply

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