Apple and Gorgonzola Cheese Salad

Apple and Gorgonzola Cheese Salad
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Summary

This crowd pleaser includes sweet fall apples that balance out the pungent flavor of Gorgonzola cheese. Pair the salad with roasted chicken, turkey or pork tenderloin.

  • Prep time
    15 min
  • Servings
    8 Servings
  • Serving size
    about 1 1/4 cups
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

8 Servings

  • Serving Size
    about 1 1/4 cups
  • Amount per serving Calories 150

  • Total Fat 10g
    • Saturated Fat 1.5g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 95mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 14g
    • Dietary Fiber 3g
    • Total Sugars 10g
  • Protein 2g
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • large Braeburn apples (thinly sliced)
    2
  • fresh lemon juice
    2 tbsp
  • large carrot (peeled and thinly sliced)
    1
  • mixed salad greens
    8 cup
  • small red onion (thinly sliced)
    1
  • fresh orange juice
    2 tbsp
  • honey
    1 tbsp
  • fresh lemon juice
    2 tbsp
  • Dijon Mustard
    2 tsp
  • walnut oil
    1/4 cup
  • toasted walnut pieces
    1/4 cup
  • Gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
    3 tbsp
Directions

Directions

  1. Coat the apples with the lemon juice and set aside. Place the carrot slices and mixed greens on a platter. Top with the onion and set aside.

  2. Whisk together the orange and lemon juices, honey and mustard. Slowly add the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly.

  3. Add the apples to the salad. Top with walnuts and cheese. Drizzle on the vinaigrette.

Reviews
  • Recommended

    Great salad. Nice balance of flavors.

  • Recommended

    Exactly what you think it is. If you like the idea of an apple/gorgonzola salad, then this won't disappointed. I loved it. LOVED IT!