MANDARIN ORANGE, GORGONZOLA AND ALMOND DELIGHT

Mandarin Orange, Gorgonzola and Almond Delight image

This is an easy and flavorful citrus salad. The cheese makes it great, so use as much as you wish.

Provided by MUNCH5150

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, juice reserved
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
12 ounces mixed salad greens
1 cup Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add almonds, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons reserved mandarin orange juice, oil, and vinegar.
In a large salad bowl, toss together the toasted almonds, mandarin oranges, mixed salad greens, and Gorgonzola cheese. Just before serving, pour dressing on salad, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 299.6 mg, Sugar 8.1 g