Best Spinach Salad With Gorgonzola Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette Recipes

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SPINACH SALAD WITH PEPPER JELLY VINAIGRETTE



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From a wonderful restaurant in New Orleans!!! PLEASE NOTE: Only use 1/3 cup of the prepared vinaigrette for the salad.

Provided by Kikimony

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup pepper jelly
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup olive oil
6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons roasted pecans
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
5 kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette Directions: Combine all ingredients and mix well in blender.
  • Salad Directions: Combine spinach, 1/3 cup ONLY of vinaigrette, tomatoes, pecans and raisins in large mixing bowl.
  • Toss until leaves are evenly coated with vinaigrette.
  • Garnish with blue cheese and olives.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE



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This is just a wonderful salad with a great combination of flavors with the sweetness of the fruit and the tartness of the dressing and cheese. It is a spin-off of LonghornMama's Fruit 'n' Veggie Salad which is also a great salad. I made this again for my Easter weekend meal and added about 1/2 cup of dried bananas to it and would highly recommend doing that in the original recipe. :)

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 1 salad, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces Baby Spinach
1/3 cup mediterranean apricots, chopped or 1/3 cup apricot, of your choice chopped
1 cup chopped green apple (about a half of a medium apple, eat the rest of it cause it's good for you)
1 small lemon, juice of
1 1/2 ounces raisins
1 cup chopped broccoli floret
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4-1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola (or more) or 1/4-1/3 cup feta cheese, to your taste (or more)
salt and pepper
1/3 cup enova salad oil or 1/3 cup light olive oil
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut stems from spinach and wash and spin dry.
  • Chop the apple into small bite size pieces and place in a covered storage bowl or resealable bag.
  • Add the lemon juice to the apples and set aside.
  • Add the chopped apricots, raisins, broccoli florets and sunflower seeds to the spinach.
  • Just before serving add the chopped apples and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
  • Add enough dressing to lightly coat. You will have extra dressing left over, but it keeps well.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dressing.
  • Combine the Enova Salad Oil or light olive oil, honey and Balsamic Vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 159.7, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 35.2, Protein 6.4

SPINACH AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



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This is an easily assembled recipe with a wonderful combination of flavors. Enjoy! -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/3 cup lightly salted cashews
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, cashews and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM GORGONZOLA DRESSING



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This is a fantastic spinach salad recipe, and one I have made many times for dinner parties. This salad is so good that it can really be served as a main meal, and also compares to the spinach salads that are served at the fancy restaurants, if not BETTER! You can use Roquefort in place of the gorgonzola...once you have tryed this salad you'll be hooked! This is a salad you make often!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (10 ounce) bags Baby Spinach (purchase the washed and ready to use bags)
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (use only red onion for this)
1 1/2 cups sliced black olives (can use more or less olives)
12 slices bacon, cut into about 1-inch pieces (can use more or less bacon)
2 cups gorgonzola
1/4 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients, season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
  • Place the baby spinach in a large glass bowl, and toss with black pepper and a small amount of salt (or omit the salt).
  • Arrange the sliced mushrooms, sliced onions and olives on top (you can cover and chill while making the bacon and warmed cheese mixture).
  • In a frypan cook the bacon pieces until crisp; remove to a paper towel and pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add in the cheese, whipping cream and the wine vinegar/Dijon mixture; stir until cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth (DO NOT BOIL!).
  • Pour the warm dressing over the salad, or serve on the side.
  • Sprinkle with cooked bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.5, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 1436, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 10.7, Protein 19.9

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