Baby Greens With A Warm Gorgonzola Dressing 67 Recipes

BABY GREENS WITH A WARM GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.
• Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white sugar, salt, garlic, and Gorgonzola cheese in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm gently.
• Toss the baby greens, almonds, and crumbled bacon together in a salad bowl; drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

BABY GREENS WITH GRAPES, PECANS AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Butter a metal cookie sheet and set aside. In non-stick frypan, combine first set of ingredients. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Mixture will be bubbly and foamy looking (BE CAREFUL THIS IS EXTREMELY HOT!) Add pecan halves and stir while cooking for one and 1/2 minutes. Remove pecans to cookie sheet and spread to separate. Let cool thoroughly. Whisk together dressing ingredients until combined. To assemble salad, toss greens with grapes, nuts and vinaigrette.
• Nuts can be done in advance, keep stored in airtight container. Dressing can be made in advance and stored refrigerated.
• Nutritional Stats: Calories 458; Protein 6.5g; Carbohydrate 23g; Fat 40g; Calories from Fat 75%; Saturated Fat 9g; Cholesterol 31mg; Fiber 2.6g; Sodium 592mg

BABY GREENS WITH A WARM GORGONZOLA DRESSING [67]

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside. Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white sugar, salt, garlic, and Gorgonzola cheese in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm gently. Toss the baby greens, almonds, and crumbled bacon together in a salad bowl; drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring the heavy cream to a full boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then continue to boil rapidly for 45 to 50 minutes, until thickened like a white sauce, stirring occasionally.
• Off the heat, add the Gorgonzola, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and parsley. Whisk rapidly until the cheeses melt and serve warm. If you must reheat, warm the sauce over low heat until melted, then whisk vigorously until the sauce comes together.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM GORGONZOLA DRESSING

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.

BABY GREENS WITH A WARM GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.
• Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white sugar, salt, garlic, and Gorgonzola cheese in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm gently.
• Toss the baby greens, almonds, and crumbled bacon together in a salad bowl; drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

BABY GREENS WITH PEARS, GORGONZOLA AND PECANS

Steps:

• Place all the dressing ingredients in a small container with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously to blend.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• If not serving immediately, place the dressing in refrigerator. Before serving, allow the dressing to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Layer chilled salad plates with the baby greens and top with thinly sliced pears.
• Sprinkle with toasted pecans and cheese, drizzle with dressing as desired.
• Enjoy!

GREENS WITH GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except the greens in a blender or a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine, then blend until smooth.
• Place the greens in a salad bowl and pour the dressing over the greens. Toss to coat and serve immediately.