Blue Salad Minnesota Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 head of iceberg lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup celery, finely diced
• 1 cup cubed cooked chicken (optional but traditional for added heartiness)
• 1 cup cubed mild cheddar cheese
• ½ cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
• 1 cup peeled and diced green apple (such as Granny Smith)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted for enhanced flavor)
• ⅓ cup Blue Cheese crumbles (for a true Minnesota touch)
• Mayonnaise 1 cup Use full-fat for creaminess
• Sour cream ½ cup Adds tang and smooth texture
• White vinegar 1 tablespoon Balances sweetness
• Sugar 1 tablespoon Provides mild sweetness
• Salt ½ teaspoon Enhances all flavors
• Ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon Adds subtle heat
• Lemon juice 1 teaspoon Freshens the dressing