Best Baby Greens With Grapes Pecans And Gorgonzola Recipes

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BABY GREENS WITH PEARS, GORGONZOLA AND PECANS



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Young tender baby greens, topped with slices of mellow ripe pears with a sprinkling of Gorgonzola and toasted pecans. The flavors are enhanced by the Honey Mustard Dressing. This salad goes well with pork or chicken.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 -3 ounces mixed baby greens
1/2 ripe pear, cored, sliced thin
1/4 cup pecans, toasted, coarse chopped
4 tablespoons gorgonzola, crumbled
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon walnut oil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Place all the dressing ingredients in a small container with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously to blend.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • If not serving immediately, place the dressing in refrigerator. Before serving, allow the dressing to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Layer chilled salad plates with the baby greens and top with thinly sliced pears.
  • Sprinkle with toasted pecans and cheese, drizzle with dressing as desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.4, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 295.4, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 24.7, Protein 5.4

BABY GREENS AND GRAPES WITH GORGONZOLA VINAIGRETTE



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I love salads with textures, colour and flavour. This salad has it all! The pecans alone are wonderful....you would be lucky if you have enough to serve without eating them before hand!!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 ounces gorgonzola
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon water
1 cup pecan halves
6 cups mixed baby greens
2 cups green grapes, rinsed, cut in 1/2 or 2 cups sweet black grapes

Steps:

  • Pecans: Spray cookie sheet with "Pam" In frying pan, combine first set of ingredients except for pecans.
  • Bring to boil over medium high heat.
  • Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Mixture will be bubbly and foamy looking, and very hot.
  • Add pecans and stir while cooking fo 1-1/2 minutes.
  • Spoon pecans onto cookie sheet and spread out to separate; let cool.
  • Dressing: In a blender, combine ingredients.
  • To Serve: Combine salad greens with just enough dressing to coat (may have leftovers).
  • Divide onto plates and top with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 17.3, Sodium 557.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 17.4, Protein 4

BABY GREENS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 rounded teaspoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 to 8 ounces mixed baby greens, 1 sack
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine mustard and vinegar in the bottom of a bowl. Stream in extra-virgin olive oil, whisking dressing as oil is added. Add greens to the bowl. Toss and turn greens with tongs to evenly coat them with dressing. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.;

BABY GREENS WITH A WARM GORGONZOLA DRESSING



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This was the result of an attempt to imitate a salad dressing at a restaurant. I did modify it to include bacon and I serve it warm. The dressing is also fantastic over gnocchi or tortellini.

Provided by Cheri

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon
¾ cup olive oil
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
6 cups mixed baby greens
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.
  • Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white sugar, salt, garlic, and Gorgonzola cheese in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm gently.
  • Toss the baby greens, almonds, and crumbled bacon together in a salad bowl; drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 16.6 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 634.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

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