Dried Cherry Walnut And Gorgonzola Salad Recipes

MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD

A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!

Provided by MissyPorkChop

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

Ingredients

½ cup walnut halves
¼ cup sugar
3 cups mixed greens
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

MICHIGAN CHERRY SALAD

This recipe reminds me what I love about my home state: picking apples with my children, buying greens at the farmers market and tasting cherries on vacations. -Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Michigan Cherry Salad image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients., Place raspberries, vinegars, preserves and sugar in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

7 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 9 cups)
3 ounces spring mix salad greens (about 5 cups)
1 large apple, chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons cherry preserves
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil

GORGONZOLA AND TOASTED WALNUT SALAD

This salad couldn't be simpler and will be a hit with blue cheese lovers. Pecans can be substituted for the walnuts. Cooking time is for the time it takes to toast the walnuts in a 325 degree oven for a few minutes.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnut Salad image

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.

Ingredients

10 ounces mesclun or 10 ounces baby greens, washed and dried
3/4 cup gorgonzola, finely crumbled
1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
sea salt
fresh ground pepper