Description
Crisp romaine chopped salad with blue cheese offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors. Creamy dressing, tangy cheese, and fresh greens create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ears fresh corn (about 1 cup/240 ml of kernels)
- 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) Marie’s® chunky blue cheese dressing
- 2 tsps olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Crouton Creation: Toss bread cubes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper, then bake on a foil-lined sheet at 400°F until golden and crisp, approximately 10 minutes.
- Corn Preparation: Char-grill corn on the cob or broil kernels until caramelized, seasoning with salt and pepper to intensify flavor profile.
- Lettuce Preparation: Thoroughly wash romaine, spin dry to eliminate moisture, creating a pristine, crisp foundation for the salad.
- Dressing and Assembly: Lavishly coat lettuce with bold blue cheese dressing, ensuring complete coverage of each leaf with creamy, tangy goodness.
- Final Flourish: Artfully arrange dressed lettuce in serving dishes, topping with roasted corn kernels, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and freshly baked homemade croutons to provide textural complexity and visual intrigue.
Notes
- Crouton Crisping Technique: Ensure bread cubes are uniformly coated with oil and seasonings for even browning and maximum flavor development.
- Corn Roasting Tip: Charring corn intensifies natural sweetness and adds a smoky depth that elevates the entire salad profile.
- Lettuce Preparation Hack: Completely dry romaine leaves prevent soggy dressing and maintain the salad’s crisp, fresh texture.
- Serving Strategy: Assemble just before eating to preserve crouton crunchiness and prevent ingredient wilting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg