Red Oak Leaf Lettuce With Apples Walnuts Gorgonzola Dressing Recipes

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND PEAR DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a blender, blend together the oil, pear nectar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, diced pear, cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
• For the salad: Place the lettuce wedges on 4 salad plates. Arrange the avocado, pear slices, hazelnuts and cranberries around the lettuce. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

APPLE AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the cream, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in the apple and cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Divide endive between two plates; top with apple mixture.

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.

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients., In a small bowl, whisk the cider, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

CABBAGE AND APPLE SLAW WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• To Make Dressing:.
• In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cram, vinegar and pepper.
• Stir in Gorgonzola.
• To Make Salad:.
• In a large bowl, combine the green and red cabbage, apples, walnuts and green onions.
• Add the dressing and vinegar and toss well.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Additional vinegar can be added if needed.
• Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

WILTED LETTUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Put the lettuce in a small bowl and cut up hard boiled egg into small pieces. Cut the strips of bacon into small pieces and fry. Remove most of the grease, but leave a bit for flavor. Add the vinegar and sugar and bring everything to a boil. Pour the "dressing" over the lettuce and eggs.

ENDIVE SALAD WITH APPLES, WALNUTS AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Whisk both oils, vinegar and shallot in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine endive, arugula, apples, walnuts and Gorgonzola in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 6 plates and serve.

ROMAINE LETTUCE WITH PEARS, GORGONZOLA AND CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and butter the paper.
• In a medium skillet combine the walnuts, sugar and butter; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar begins to turn golden brown.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and pour mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula; cool.This can be done several days before serving the salad. Keep in a covered container.
• In the bowl of a processor, combine the vinegar,honey,mustard and shallot.
• With the machine running,add the olive oil in a thin steady stream for about 1 minute,.
• Just before serving, halve and core the pears, then cut each half into thin strips.
• Combine the lettuce, Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, red onion slices (if using) and salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• Place the pear slices attractively on top, drizzle with the dressing and serve.

RED OAK LEAF LETTUCE WITH APPLES, WALNUTS & GORGONZOLA DRESSING RECIPE

Steps:

• Toast the walnuts in a 325 oven for 5-7 minutes. Allow them to cool and then lightly chop. Cut or tear the leaves from the stem of the lettuce and wash and dry. Place lettuce in a medium size bowl. Peel and quarter and core apples. Cut apple quarters into cubes, toss with lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown, then add them to salad. Add the crumbled cheese, toasted walnuts and dressing and toss lightly to coat lettuce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Dressing: Combine mustard, vinegar, thyme and mayonnaise in a bowl and whisk together. Whisk the olive oil in slowly. Stir in crumbled Gorgonzola and season with salt and pepper to taste.