ROMAINE, APPLE, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

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Romaine, Apple, and Gorgonzola Salad image

The combination of these ingredients make for a very unusual flavor. A nice change from the usual salads.

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Apple

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola

Steps:

  • For Vinaigrette: Whisk together all ingredients except oil.
  • Add olive oil in a stream and whisk until emulsified then set aside.
  • In small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add sugar and walnuts and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • In large bowl mix Romaine lettuce, apples and cheese.
  • Add walnut butter mixture to lettuce.
  • Pour Dijon vinaigrette over lettuce, mixing well.

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