Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Fruit Salad Recipes. (Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe). A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients

¾ cup walnut halves

10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula

2 large navel oranges

peeled and sectioned

½ cup sliced red onion

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup vegetable oil

⅔ cup orange juice

¼ cup white sugar

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Fresh Fruit in Balsamic Pepper Syrup

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes stirring constantly until lightly browned.

Step 2

In a large bowl toss the toasted walnuts salad greens oranges and red onion.

Step 3

In a large jar with a lid mix the olive oil vegetable oil orange juice sugar vinegar mustard oregano and pepper. Seal jar and shake to mix.

Step 4

Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

Nutritional Information

Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 368.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.2g 11%

Carbohydrates: 22.9g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 16.7g

Fat: 30.1g 46%

Saturated Fat: 4.9g 24%

Cholesterol: 7.5mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 3683.9IU 74%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 51.1mg 85%

Folate: 59.4mcg 15%

Calcium: 98.4mg 10%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 39.7mg 14%

Potassium: 316mg 9%

Sodium: 127.8mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 270.8

*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.