GORGONZOLA AND GRAPE SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time P1DT10m
Yield 6 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Dressing: Place red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and garlic cloves in a blender and pulse on high speed. Add the shallots and slowly incorporate the extra-virgin olive oil while blender is on high speed. Finish seasoning with black pepper and allow the dressing to sit for 24 hours, refrigerated, before using.
- For the candied garlic: Coat a sheet pan with oil for the finished garlic. Place the garlic and water in a large saute pan over medium to high heat. Boil the cloves until they are cooked through but still firm to the touch and still maintain their shape. This takes about 8 minutes. By this time the water should be all the way or close to being evaporated. At this point, add the sugar in with the garlic cloves and continue to cook over medium heat while stirring occasionally. After a couple of minutes the sugar will begin to caramelize. At this point it is important that the garlic be stirred constantly so they become evenly coated with the caramelized sugar. Continue to caramelize the garlic until golden to dark golden brown. This process happens very quickly so stay alert. Turn the garlic out onto the greased sheet pan and cool.
- For the salad: Place the grapes, Gorgonzola and candied garlic in a large mixing bowl. Add 3/4 cup of dressing. You want enough dressing in the bowl to fully saturate the cheese and grape mixture. Add the lettuce and toss your salad. Taste for seasoning.
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Khanyaworld Ntando
ntandok@yahoo.comThis salad was a disappointment. The Gorgonzola dressing was too strong and overpowering.
Kumar Subramani
kumar54@gmail.comThis salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less honey in the dressing.
renato pjetergjokaj
p-renato7@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of Gorgonzola, but I really enjoyed this salad. The grapes and walnuts helped to balance out the strong flavor of the cheese.
Monica Van rooyen
monica_v@hotmail.frThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids loved the sweet grapes and the creamy Gorgonzola dressing.
Jill Guth
j-g@hotmail.comI made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Md sijan Ahommed
s.md94@gmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and savory.
hannah poulton
hannah_poulton1@gmail.comNot a fan of Gorgonzola, but this salad was surprisingly good. The grapes and walnuts added a nice touch.
Memory Regina Mukunyadze
m-m@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover Gorgonzola. I also added some crumbled bacon and it was amazing!
Jesus Coronado
j-coronado@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to throw together and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
awaisjutt Awais786
aa95@gmail.comYum!
Shrene Hardig
h.s80@hotmail.comEasy to make and delicious! I used a mix of red and green grapes and they looked so pretty in the salad. The Gorgonzola dressing was tangy and flavorful. Will definitely make this again.
Emmanuel Ogbonna
o@gmail.comThis Gorgonzola and Grape Salad is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The creamy Gorgonzola pairs perfectly with the crisp grapes and crunchy walnuts. I added a bit of honey to the dressing for an extra touch of sweetness. Overall,