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Romaine with Buttermilk Roquefort Dressing

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Romaine with Buttermilk Roquefort Dressing

Romaine with Buttermilk Roquefort Dressing - Crisp salad with tangy cheese and hearty bacon - the perfect appetizer!

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Health Score:
82 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
35 min.
Preparation
Calories:
132
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The combination of crisp romaine lettuce and hearty accompaniments is not only visually beautiful but nutritious as well, containing vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A. 

This salad is ideal for losing weight. Served with two slices of wholemeal baguette, this crisp, light starter transforms into a wholesome dinner or a light lunch snack.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie132 cal.(6 %)
Protein7 g(7 %)
Fat9 g(8 %)
Carbohydrates3 g(2 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage1 g(3 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E0.7 mg(6 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin2.3 mg(19 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate42 μg(14 %)
Pantothenic acid0.6 mg(10 %)
Biotin1.8 μg(4 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.4 μg(13 %)
Vitamin C16 mg(17 %)
Potassium299 mg(7 %)
Calcium183 mg(18 %)
Magnesium19 mg(6 %)
Iron1 mg(7 %)
Iodine10 μg(5 %)
Zinc0.9 mg(11 %)
Saturated fatty acids4.6 g
Uric acid23 mg
Cholesterol18 mg
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Ingredients

for
6
Ingredients
4 Romaine lettuce
2 ozs Bacon
2 stalks Celery
½ bunch Chives
4 ozs Roquefort cheese (or blue cheese)
½ lemon
1 cup Buttermilk
1 Tbsp olive oil
salt
peppers
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Skillet, 1 Bowl, 1 Small bowl, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Fine-mesh sieve, 1 Salad spinner, 1 Citrus juicer

Preparation steps

1.
Romaine with Buttermilk Roquefort Dressing preparation step 1

Remove the outer leaves of lettuce hearts and cut in half along the center.

2.
Romaine with Buttermilk Roquefort Dressing preparation step 2

Wash the lettuce and spin dry (or turn hearts upside down and drain).

3.
Romaine with Buttermilk Roquefort Dressing preparation step 3

Cut the bacon into very fine dice. Place in a pan over medium heat and cook until crispy, stirring, until all the fat is rendered.

4.
Romaine with Buttermilk Roquefort Dressing preparation step 4

Drain the bacon in a fine sieve.

5.
Romaine with Buttermilk Roquefort Dressing preparation step 5

Rinse and clean celery, reserving some of the leaves. Remove strings from stalks and cut celery into very thin slices. Set aside leaves in a small bowl with a little cold water.

6.
Romaine with Buttermilk Roquefort Dressing preparation step 6

Wash chives, shake dry and cut into very small rings. Crumble Roquefort and set aside. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice.

7.
Romaine with Buttermilk Roquefort Dressing preparation step 7

Mix chives, lemon juice, buttermilk, olive oil, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.

8.
Romaine with Buttermilk Roquefort Dressing preparation step 8

Cut lettuce hearts lengthwise into three strips and place on plate.

9.
Romaine with Buttermilk Roquefort Dressing preparation step 9

Drizzle salad with chive dressing and sprinkle with cheese, bacon and celery. Roughly cut celery leaves, sprinkle over the salad and season with pepper.