MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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