blue cheese and bacon summer salad

cleveland, OH
Updated on Mar 28, 2025

This can also be used for any type of salad greens. For some reason, the onion, blue cheese, bacon, and dressing go together just right. It is a favorite from my kitchen.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This blue cheese and bacon salad is a lovely starter to a summertime meal. It's a simple yet hearty salad. Crisp cucumbers and juicy cucumbers are combined with onions and a sprinkle of salty crumbled bacon and earthy blue cheese.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package Good Seasons Italian salad dressing, plus ingredients to prepare per package
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes
  • 2 medium cucumbers
  • 1 small Vidalia onion, cut into slivers
  • 4 tablespoons crumbled bacon
  • 4 tablespoons crumbled dry blue cheese

How To Make blue cheese and bacon summer salad

  • Prepare Italian dressing and set aside.
    Step 1
    Prepare Italian dressing as directed on the package and set aside.
  • Chop onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
    Step 2
    Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions into bite-sized pieces.
  • Put in a bowl and add salad dressing.
    Step 3
    Put into a bowl. Add Italian dressing.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
    Step 4
    Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
  • Divide mixture into 4 bowls.
    Step 5
    Divide the mixture into 4 small bowls.
  • Sprinkle with blue cheese and bacon crumbles.
    Step 6
    Sprinkle the top of each salad with 1 Tbsp each of bacon bits and blue cheese.

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Category: Other Salads
Collection: Summer Recipes
Keyword: #cucumbers
Keyword: #onions
Keyword: #Summer
Keyword: #tomatoes
Keyword: #bacon
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American

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