Gorgonzola Cheese Walnut and Romaine Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Gorgonzola Cheese Walnut and Romaine Salad, a perfect balance of crisp textures and bold, tangy flavors. Fresh romaine lettuce serves as the vibrant base, topped with creamy crumbles of Gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts for a delightful crunch. A homemade dressing made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with a sweet, tangy kick. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and elegant salad is an ideal starter or a light main dish for any occasion. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and gourmet appeal, it's sure to impress your guests or elevate your everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 100 grams Gorgonzola cheese
- 100 grams Walnuts
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly, pat it dry, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese into small pieces and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the toasted walnuts and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese to the bowl of romaine lettuce.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1756 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.4 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 53.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3000 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 53.2 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1083 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2852 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
