Gorgonzola And Toasted Walnut Salad Recipes

GORGONZOLA AND TOASTED WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• To toast walnuts, cook in ungreased heavy skillet over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until fragrant and golden brown. Remove walnuts from skillets and spread on plate to cool slightly.
• In blender or food processor, place 1/3 cup toasted walnuts and remaining dressing ingredients. Cover and blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth.
• In large bowl, toss remaining 1/3 cup toasted walnuts and salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad mixture; toss gently until salad is evenly coated.

ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
• In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
• In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
• Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

GORGONZOLA AND TOASTED WALNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• Reserve 1 tablespoon of the Gorgonzola cheese for garnish. In food processor, place cream cheese, remaining Gorgonzola cheese, half-and-half and pepper. Cover and process just until blended.
• Reserve 1 tablespoon of the walnuts for garnish. Stir remaining walnuts into cheese mixture. Spoon into shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with reserved Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and the parsley. Serve with bread slices and apple slices.

MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
• Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.

TOASTED WALNUT SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a sauce pan.
• Stir in walnut pieces and coat with butter.
• Stir for 4 minutes and remove from pan and set aside.
• Allow to cool to room temperature.
• Toss greens, mandarin orange segments and crumbled cheese.
• Toss with toasted walnuts and serve with raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing.

GORGONZOLA AND TOASTED WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine lettuce with cheese and walnuts.
• Combine and whisk together dressing ingredients.
• Toss salad with enough dressing to coat but avoid over-dressing.
• Serve.

BEET, WALNUT AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in foil, enclosing completely. Bake until beets are tender when pierced with fork, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Peel and slice beets. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Whisk olive oil, Sherry wine vinegar, garlic and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine mixed greens, sliced green onions and beets in large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat. Divide salad among 6 plates. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts and serve.

GORGONZOLA AND TOASTED WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Make Toasted Walnut Dressing.2. Toss dressing and remaining ingredients.Toasted Walnut Dressing1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted2 tablespoons lemon juice1 clove garlic1/8 teaspoon saltDash of pepperPlace all ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 215) Fat 24g (Saturated 4g) Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 210mg Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 5g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 16% Calcium 8% Iron 4% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 Vegetable 5 FatFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

GORGONZOLA AND TOASTED WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Make Toasted Walnut Dressing.2. Toss dressing and remaining ingredients.Toasted Walnut Dressing1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted2 tablespoons lemon juice1 clove garlic1/8 teaspoon saltDash of pepperPlace all ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 215) Fat 24g (Saturated 4g) Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 210mg Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 5g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 16% Calcium 8% Iron 4% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 Vegetable 5 FatFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.