Toasted Walnut Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Gorgonzola Cheese
Bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavors, this Toasted Walnut Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Gorgonzola Cheese is a vibrant addition to your meal rotation. Featuring a tangy homemade vinaigrette made with honey and Dijon mustard, this salad is a perfect balance of sweetness and zest. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while juicy mandarin oranges and creamy Gorgonzola cheese deliver bursts of citrusy and savory notes in every bite. Mixed greens and thinly sliced red onion provide a crisp, refreshing base for this easy-to-make yet elegant dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is perfect as a standout side or a light, flavorful main course.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned, drained or fresh)
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat.
Add the walnuts to the skillet and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, mandarin oranges, sliced red onion, and toasted walnuts.
Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese over the top of the salad.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.1 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.4 g | 267% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 4410 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.0 g | ||
| Protein | 71.4 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1452 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1763 mg | 38% | |
*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.
