Best Spinach Gorganzola Salad Recipes

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SPINACH-GORGANZOLA SALAD



Spinach-Gorganzola Salad image

A delicious family recipe that serves up well with BBQ'd dishes. A spinach salad with a hot bacon dressing goes will with crumbled gorgonzola cheese and pine nuts. Well worth the effort to make.

Provided by MRSMAC1993

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup pine nuts
1 pound thickly sliced honey-smoked bacon
2 bunches baby spinach leaves
¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
  • Place the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir for a few minutes, just until they are fragrant and lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned and crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Reserve a thin layer of bacon grease in the pan. Stir in about 1/4 cup of the dressing, and turn the heat to medium. Add the onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and crumble the bacon into the pan. Stir in the remaining dressing, and heat through.
  • Place the spinach in a large bowl. Pour the warmed dressing with bacon and onion over the spinach, then sprinkle with pine nuts and gorgonzola cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg, Fat 61 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1298.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS, DRIED CRANBERRIES AND GORGANZOLA



Spinach Salad with Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries and Gorganzola image

This is my friends favorite salad! I find this to be a very interesting combination of tastes and textures and is a great pairing with many main dishes. Add cooked chicken and make it a main dish. Be sure to have copies of the recipe ready because everyone wants one!

Provided by joan edwards @jfe22

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cup(s) baby spinach
1 cup(s) candied walnuts
1 cup(s) dried cranberries
1 cup(s) crumbled gorganzola
6 tablespoon(s) walnut oil
2 tablespoon(s) black fig vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
* - some brands of walnut oil and black fig vinegar require refridgeration

Steps:

  • Candied walnuts - Mix together 1 c walnuts, 2 Tbs honey, 1 Tbs sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper and a generous pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 325.Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray, spread nut combination on sheet and cook until nuts are deep golden, approx 12-15 min. Cool, breaking up clumps. (Can be made 3 days ahead and stored in airtight container)
  • Add 3 cups spinach to bowl. Add 1/2 c walnuts, 1/2 c cranberries, and 1/2 c gorgonzola and salad dressing to taste. Toss well. Add remaining spinach and the rest of ingredients. Toss lightly and adjust seasonings to taste. You may have extra dressing.
  • Add very thinly sliced poached or sliced pears for a great summery addition!

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