My Most-Requested Dinner Salad

This is my most-requested salad recipe ever. It's a staple at family gatherings, potlucks, and dinner parties. I think the blue cheese and pepper flavors make this a great accompaniment to beef, but my friends and family tell me it tastes great with anything!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 625 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 6 tablespoons water
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
• 6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
• 6 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ground mustard
• 2 packages mixed salad greens
• 8 slices cooked pepper bacon, torn into bite-sized pieces
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced into rings

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar, vinegar, water, mustard, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes in a blender and mix on high until smooth. Slowly drizzle in oil while blending on low speed until dressing is thick. Season with black pepper and additional salt, if desired. Refrigerate about 3 hours, or up to overnight.

Step 2

Place mixed greens in a large, party-sized bowl. Add bacon, onion, and blue cheese and arrange tomatoes on top. Drizzle desired amount of dressing on top and toss gently to coat.