Blue Times Two Salad Food

CELERY SALAD WITH APPLES AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, shallot, mustard, lemon zest and juice, and sugar; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the sliced celery and toss to coat.
• Core the apples, then slice them lengthwise into very thin wedges using a knife or mandoline. Add to the sliced celery and toss to coat. Peel or slice off the outer skin and layers of the celery root until no brown skin remains. Cut the celery root in half lengthwise, then slice into very thin half-moons using a knife or a mandoline. Add to the celery and apple mixture and toss to coat. (The salad will hold up fairly well refrigerated for 1 to 2 hours - or even overnight - from this point.)
• Just before serving, add the parsley, almonds and half the cheese, and toss to combine; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a shallow serving bowl or platter; top with the remaining cheese, the reserved celery leaves and fresh parsley leaves. Serve immediately.

ICEBERG LETTUCE WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Mash yogurt with blue cheese, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a grinding or two of pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more lemon juice if necessary.
• Place each wedge of iceberg lettuce on a plate, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with nuts if using.

BLUE TIMES TWO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine baby spinach, baby arugula, blueberries, and onion in a large bowl. Add the Double Blue Dressing (see below). Toss to combine. Sprinkle with pecans and the 1/4 cup blue cheese.
• Whisk together the VOSKOS® Nonfat Blueberry Greek Yogurt, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a bowl. Stir in the 2 tablespoons blue cheese. Cover and chill until serving time.

TRADITIONAL BLACK & BLEU SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients, except the oil.
• Slowly whisk in the oil to incorporate, pour about 2 large tablespoons of the vinaigrette over the steak and mix; refrigerate the rest until needed.
• Heat a medium sauté pan over high/medium-high heat with a little oil in it.
• Add the mushroom slices, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides.
• Add the steak and sauté until browned.
• Place the European mixed greens on a large plate or bowl, sprinkle the onions over the top, pour the steak and mushrooms in the center, places the mandarin orange sections around the steak and mushrooms, sprinkle with blue cheese and salt and pepper, pour on dressing.
• ENJOY!

BLUE TIMES TWO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine baby spinach, baby arugula, blueberries, and onion in a large bowl. Add the Double Blue Dressing (see below). Toss to combine. Sprinkle with pecans and the 1/4 cup blue cheese.
• Whisk together the VOSKOS® Nonfat Blueberry Greek Yogurt, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a bowl. Stir in the 2 tablespoons blue cheese. Cover and chill until serving time.