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

SUBMITTED BY: FAITHFUL96 PHOTO BY: Suzy

"A tasty summer salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 90 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup walnut halves
  • 10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
  • 2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
  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.
  4. Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by RogueOnion
I made this for Valentine's Day dinner as suggested by the Allrecipes Newsletter. The flavor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by Suzy
This salad is to die for! After making it a few times I have found what works best for us. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2005 by FBA
I substituted drained mandarin oranges, that had been in juice instead of a light syrup, for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2005 by TStone
The best part of this recipe is the dressing. The salad ingredients can be modified to suit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by TerryB
I have made this several times and it is always a hit. I have used splenda, and added feta... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2005 by ELKEHINZE
This was an excellent recipe. I changed the salad but made the dressing as is, with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2005 by CAROLYN SCHWARTZ
i had this at a dinner party and all the guest insisted on leaving with the recipe. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2005 by VEGGIELOVER11
I used the dressing from this salad, but added pumpkin & sunflower seeds, halved cashews,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by EMI-MOMOF3
This salad is very good (addictive, in fact) with the following changes (some to decrease the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2005 by JLBCUSE