Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Spinach Salad Recipes. (Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 Servings

Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup walnut halves

¼ cup sugar

3 cups mixed greens

½ cup dried cranberries

½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salad

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens cranberries cheese vinaigrette vinegar and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts and toss again.

Nutritional Information

Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 307.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.4g 15%

Carbohydrates: 29.4g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 24.2g

Fat: 19.2g 30%

Saturated Fat: 5.1g 26%

Cholesterol: 22.5mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 3263.1IU 65%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 7.8mg 13%

Folate: 30.7mcg 8%

Calcium: 142.5mg 14%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 29.2mg 10%

Potassium: 148.8mg 4%

Sodium: 273.4mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 173

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.