Gorgonzola Spiced Walnut Salad Recipe
Crisp romaine lettuce, onion, fresh Gorgonzola cheese crumbles, craisins, and sweet and spicy tossed walnuts, tossed in special olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Walnuts
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine the walnuts, honey, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the walnuts are well coated.
- 2
Bake the Walnuts
Spread the coated walnuts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for about 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- 3
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, chop the romaine lettuce and thinly slice the red onion. Add the chopped lettuce and sliced onion to the bowl.
- 4
Add Cheese and Craisins
Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese over the salad and add the craisins.
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar until emulsified.
- 6
Combine Salad and Dressing
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- 7
Add Walnuts
Finally, add the spiced walnuts to the salad and give it a final toss.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your Gorgonzola Spiced Walnut Salad!
