Best Celery Fig And Gorgonzola Salad Recipes

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FENNEL-CELERY SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUTS



Fennel-Celery Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnuts image

Fennel and celery share more than just the dubious honor of being incredibly underrated vegetables. Their snappy crunch is awesome raw, as proven by this densely textured salad recipe.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Celery     Fennel     Thanksgiving     Fig     Blue Cheese     Vegetarian     Walnut     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Side

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 medium shallot, halved lengthwise, divided
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar, divided
1/3 cup olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
6 dried Turkish figs, very coarsely chopped
1 fennel bulb, core removed, very thinly sliced
6-8 celery stalks, very thinly sliced
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes; let cool.
  • Finely chop 1 shallot half, then thinly slice the other half crosswise; set sliced shallot aside. Combine chopped shallot, mustard, sugar, and 1/4 cup vinegar in a resealable jar. Add oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover and shake to emulsify; set vinaigrette aside.
  • Toss figs, reserved sliced shallot, and remaining 1/4 cup vinegar in a small bowl; let sit until figs and shallots are softened, at least 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, toss fennel, celery, blue cheese, and toasted walnuts in a large bowl. Drain figs and shallot and add to bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
  • Do Ahead
  • Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Figs and shallot can be soaked 4 hours ahead; store covered at room temperature. Fennel and celery can be sliced 4 hours ahead; place in a large bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel and chill.

FIG AND GORGONZOLA ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD



Fig and Gorgonzola Israeli Couscous Salad image

The classic flavor combo of figs and Gorgonzola cheese comes together in a delicious couscous salad. Make sure to use a good quality balsamic vinegar, as it makes all the difference here!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups water
1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
7 ounces dried figs, stems removed and finely chopped
⅓ cup aged balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
¾ cup chopped toasted walnuts
4 cups fresh baby spinach, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • Pour water into a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in couscous, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until couscous is cooked and water is fully absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer couscous to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until slightly caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add dried figs and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper, and cook until mixture thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour fig mixture over cooked couscous and stir to combine. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 tablespoons of crumbled Gorgonzola and the toasted walnuts to the couscous; toss to combine.
  • Divide spinach between four serving dishes. Top each with equal amounts of fig and couscous mixture. Top each salad with additional Gorgonzola crumbles, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.5 calories, Carbohydrate 75.7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 361.4 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

ARUGULA-FIG SALAD WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA



Arugula-Fig Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola image

This easy, low-carb fig salad with creamy Gorgonzola and peppery arugula is a beautiful and elegant dish that's perfect for a light lunch or a summer salad. Makes for easy summer entertaining if you prep everything in advance and assemble just before serving. I didn't feel the need to toss this salad as I was afraid of damaging the gorgeous figs.

Provided by Anastasia

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange blossom water, or more to taste
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 cups baby arugula
4 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
3 ounces creamy Gorgonzola cheese, diced into small cubes
¼ cup crushed pistachios
sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange blossom water, orange juice, and orange zest in a glass jar and shake dressing until emulsified.
  • Arrange arugula on a salad platter, place figs on top, then top with Gorgonzola cheese and scatter the crushed pistachios over to garnish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 219.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

ORANGE, FIG, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Orange, Fig, and Gorgonzola Salad image

I love the combination of oranges, figs, and cheese!

Provided by Shari

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Orange Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
2 oranges - peeled, pith removed, and cut into segments
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 fresh figs, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup vinaigrette dressing, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine lettuce, oranges, Gorgonzola cheese, and figs in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 468.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

CELERY AND RADISH SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA



Celery and Radish Salad With Gorgonzola image

Use the delicate hearts, or inner stalks, of celery for this salad. Slice both the celery and radishes very thin; it goes faster than you'd think but you can use a food processor to speed up the process.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield Yield: Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds celery hearts (about 2), stalks separated, rinsed, dried and sliced very thin (about 4 1/2 cups)
1 bunch radishes, sliced very thin (if they are very round and fat, cut them in half lengthwise and slice half-moons)
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1 ounce gorgonzola, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) (you can substitute other blue cheeses like Roquefort)
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or champagne vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon walnut oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the celery, radishes, parsley, chives, walnuts and gorgonzola in a salad bowl. Toss with the vinegar, olive oil and walnut oil. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 140, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 255 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

CELERY, FIG, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Celery, Fig, and Gorgonzola Salad image

This recipe for a refreshing celery, fig, and gorgonzola salad, which comes from Ron Suhanosky of Sfoglia, is an ideal compliment to any meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch celery, trimmed and thinly sliced on the bias, about 3 inches in length
1 pound ripe black mission figs, quartered
1 pound Gorgonzola piccante cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place celery in a large bowl with enough ice water to cover. Transfer bowl to refrigerator; let soak overnight.
  • Drain celery and place in a colander set over a large bowl in the refrigerator; let drain at least 2 hours.
  • Combine, gorgonzola, honey, olive oil, and lemon juice in a large nonreactive bowl. Season with salt and pepper; add celery and toss. Divide salad evenly among four plates.

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