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Crunchy Walnut Mandarin Salad with Gorgonzola 🥗✨

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Certainly! Here’s a delightful recipe for a Toasted Walnut Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Gorgonzola Cheese that will surely become a favorite in your kitchen! 🥗✨

Toasted Walnut Salad With Mandarin Oranges and Gorgonzola Cheese

Description:

I had this salad at one of my favorite restaurants. I couldn’t figure out the secret until I toasted the walnuts. This salad blends all the flavors together well, making it a great side dish for just about anything. It’s easy to put together and chill while you cook other things. If you don’t have raspberry vinaigrette, try it with Recipe #23478.

Quick Info:

  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 19 minutes
  • Servings: N/A
  • Calories per serving: 405.4
  • Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
  • Reviews: 4
  • Recipe Category: Greens
  • Keywords: Vegetable, Potluck, Brunch, < 30 Mins, Beginner Cook, Easy

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch mixed baby lettuces and spring greens
  • 2 mandarin orange segments
  • 1 cup walnut pieces
  • 4 ounces gorgonzola or blue cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions:

Step Description
1 Melt butter in a saucepan: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2 Toast walnuts: Stir in the walnut pieces, coating them with the melted butter. Stir continuously for about 4 minutes until the walnuts are fragrant and lightly toasted.
3 Set aside to cool: Remove the toasted walnuts from the pan and set them aside to cool to room temperature.
4 Prepare salad: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the mixed baby lettuces and spring greens, mandarin orange segments, and crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese.
5 Add walnuts: Add the cooled toasted walnuts to the salad mixture.
6 Serve: Drizzle the salad with raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 405.4
  • Fat: 30.6g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 28.9mg
  • Sodium: 429.6mg
  • Carbohydrates: 26.6g
    • Fiber: 5.2g
    • Sugar: 17.8g
  • Protein: 12.3g

Tips:

  • Toasting Walnuts: Toasting the walnuts in butter brings out their nutty flavor. Keep an eye on them as they can burn quickly.
  • Mixing the Dressing: If you’re making your own raspberry vinaigrette, mix it separately before adding it to the salad. This ensures an even coating of dressing on all the ingredients.
  • Make-Ahead: This salad can be made ahead of time. Simply store the dressed greens and mandarin oranges in the refrigerator, and add the walnuts and dressing just before serving for that perfect crunch.

Serving Suggestions:

This Toasted Walnut Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Gorgonzola Cheese is a versatile dish that pairs wonderfully with a variety of meals. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, roasted salmon, or even as a light lunch on its own. It also makes a refreshing addition to potlucks, brunches, or picnics.

Conclusion:

With its vibrant mix of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish or a light, satisfying meal, this Toasted Walnut Salad is the perfect choice. Enjoy the delightful combination of crisp greens, sweet mandarin oranges, creamy gorgonzola cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts in every bite! 🥗✨

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