Mandarin Orange, Gorgonzola and Almond Delight Recipe
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Mandarin Orange, Gorgonzola and Almond Delight

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"This is an easy and flavorful citrus salad. The cheese makes it great, so use as much as you wish."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, juice reserved
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 12 ounces mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese

Directions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add almonds, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons reserved mandarin orange juice, oil, and vinegar.
  3. In a large salad bowl, toss together the toasted almonds, mandarin oranges, mixed salad greens, and Gorgonzola cheese. Just before serving, pour dressing on salad, and toss to coat.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 184 | Total Fat: 12.7g | Cholesterol: 30mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by schmerna   view full review
A great salad, we loved the gorgonzola. I used 4T of reserve juice to make the dressing more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
This is a great salad, Paula. Very light and healthy. I cut the gorgonzola to 3/4c. Since my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by MACANDLIBBY   view full review
Excellent salad. A bit heavy on gorgonzola. Next time I'll reduce by half.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by Marian   view full review
Fantastic! My husband loves Gorgonzola, but I admit that I do not. Yet I went ahead and made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LOISTOO   view full review
Excellent salad! Due to the oranges, I served it for a Holiday Dinner Party, but would be...
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Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by BASSETTMAN   view full review
This was delicious! Make sure and throw this all together right before you serve it so your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BABSKITCHEN   view full review
My family and I thought this was just an average salad, but that may be my fault. I did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by ALICEWP   view full review
A really pretty and tasty salad. I recommend using spinach for the base for a variation. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JDVMD   view full review
This was easy to make but I didn't really think it had great flavor. I had to add a lot more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by HOLLY9000   view full review
Yummy! I used balsamic vinegar instead of red wine and really like it that way!

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