Spinach Salad with Warm Gorgonzola Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this luxurious Spinach Salad with Warm Gorgonzola Dressing—a perfect blend of crisp, fresh ingredients and indulgent flavors! Tender baby spinach is paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red onion, crunchy toasted walnuts, and smoky crumbled bacon for a delightful base. The star of the show is the creamy, warm Gorgonzola dressing, made with rich heavy cream, garlic, and tangy crumbled cheese, all gently simmered to perfection. A splash of lemon juice brightens the flavors, making every bite irresistibly balanced. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this salad is an ideal choice for an elegant appetizer, an impressive side, or even a light main dish. Sprinkle with extra walnuts or Gorgonzola for a beautifully sophisticated presentation! Keywords: spinach salad, Gorgonzola dressing, warm salad dressing, quick salad recipe, walnuts and bacon salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Walnuts, toasted
- 4 slices Crispy bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the baby spinach thoroughly, then place it in a large salad bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, toasted walnuts, and crumbled bacon to the salad bowl.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently. Bring to a light simmer, reducing the heat to low.
Add the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese to the saucepan. Stir until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Mix in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the dressing cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
Drizzle the warm Gorgonzola dressing over the spinach salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional crumbled Gorgonzola or a few extra toasted walnuts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.7 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.1 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 271 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 2230 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 577 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 967 mg | 21% | |
*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.
