Best Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad Recipes

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MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD



Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad image

A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!

Provided by MissyPorkChop

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup walnut halves
¼ cup sugar
3 cups mixed greens
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
  • Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

CANDIED WALNUT, PEAR, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Candied Walnut, Pear, and Gorgonzola Salad image

Make and share this Candied Walnut, Pear, and Gorgonzola Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1 head butter lettuce, torn (you may use any mix you prefer)
3 pears, cored and cubed (I use Barlett)
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
pepper, freshly cracked

Steps:

  • In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, butter and water over low heat.
  • Cook until sugar is just melted.
  • Pour mixture over walnuts on waxed paper to cool.
  • Mix olive oil and vinegar.
  • In salad bowl, toss lettuce, gorgonzola, cooled walnuts and pears with olive oil and vinegar.
  • Season with cracked pepper and serve on individual salad plates.

SPINACH, CRANBERRY, CANDIED WALNUT, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH SHERRY WINE VINEGAR DRESSING



SPINACH, CRANBERRY, CANDIED WALNUT, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH SHERRY WINE VINEGAR DRESSING image

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

Candied Walnuts:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup walnuts (about 3 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper
Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup walnut oil
1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
1 large shallot, minced
Salad:
6 cups Baby Spinach
1 cup dried organic cranberries
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Candied Walnuts: Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine walnuts and all remaining ingredients in medium bowl; toss to coat. Spread nut mixture on prepared baking sheet (some nuts may clump together). Bake until nuts are deep golden and sugar mixture is bubbling, stirring occasionally to break up clumps, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet. Sherry Wine Vinaigrette: Whisk both oils, vinegar and shallot in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine large bag of spinach, 1 cup of dried cranberries, and 1 cup of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and toss with a few tablespoons of dressing.

CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD



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Make and share this Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

  • Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
  • Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette.
  • Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.

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