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

By: FAITHFUL96 
"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!"

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

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 368 | Total Fat: 30.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by Crystal S Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Light, refreshing and perfect for a summer salad.... The citrus vinaigrette was a nice touch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by Suzy   view full review
This salad is to die for! After making it a few times I have found what works best for us. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2005 by TStone   view full review
The best part of this recipe is the dressing. The salad ingredients can be modified to suit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by emi-momof3   view full review
This salad is very good (addictive, in fact) with the following changes (some to decrease the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by RogueOnion8   view full review
I made this for Valentine's Day dinner as suggested by the Allrecipes Newsletter. The flavor...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2005 by FBA   view full review
I substituted drained mandarin oranges, that had been in juice instead of a light syrup, for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by TerryB   view full review
I have made this several times and it is always a hit. I have used splenda, and added feta...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2010 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Excellent flavor combo! (even forgetting to add the red onion) The dressing is great but quite...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2005 by CAROLYN SCHWARTZ   view full review
i had this at a dinner party and all the guest insisted on leaving with the recipe. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2005 by VEGGIELOVER11   view full review
I used the dressing from this salad, but added pumpkin & sunflower seeds, halved cashews,...

 

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