Calling all salad lovers! Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary delight that combines sweet, savory, and crunchy textures in perfect harmony – the Dried Cherry, Walnut, and Gorgonzola Salad. This vibrant salad boasts a delightful medley of flavors and textures that will elevate your lunch or dinner spread. With a symphony of dried cherries, walnuts, crisp greens, and creamy gorgonzola cheese, each bite offers a unique and satisfying experience. Not only is this salad a flavor sensation, but it's also packed with essential nutrients, making it a healthy and indulgent choice. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore this delightful salad, along with three additional flavor-packed variations that will leave you craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
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
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
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
DRIED CHERRY, WALNUT AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
15 minutes and two steps is all it takes to toss together a cheesy and nutty lettuce salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper in small bowl with wire whisk until blended. Gradually beat in oil until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Just before serving, place lettuce in large bowl. Pour dressing over lettuce; toss. Divide lettuce among serving plates. Sprinkle with cherries, cheese and walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg
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
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.
Tips:
- To remove pits from cherries, use a cherry pitter or a small knife to cut around the pit and remove it.
- If you don't have gorgonzola cheese, you can substitute another type of blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Stilton.
- Toasting the walnuts will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Using a variety of greens in your salad will give it a more complex flavor and texture.
- Serve the salad immediately after dressing it, as the dressing will wilt the greens if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
This dried cherry, walnut, and gorgonzola salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tart cherries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy gorgonzola cheese are a perfect combination of flavors and textures. This salad is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
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