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Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad

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"A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!" — MissyPorkChop

Directions

Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 10 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 16, 2007

This i a great little salad that looks really impressive when you take it to potlucks or make it for house guests, even though it's completely easy to make! I have played around with different cheeses in this salad, and montchevre goat cheese is my favorite so far--it's crumbly, yet creamy and smooth. I also like to add julienned apples or pears, and fresh blueberries to the mix, for added color and flavor. I have also found that I should make extra candied nuts, because I tend to snack on them before I put them on top of the salad. :)

—HERROYALFLYNESS

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 13, 2010

This was a good change from a regular salad. Word of warning, be careful when doing the walnuts...if you cook them too long they will give off a slightly burned aroma and they will end up tasting like popcorn or cracker jacks.

—jodi

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Sep 14, 2005

I make this all the time...it's a great salad...very refreshing. I've also added slided bosc pears to the salad which gives it a nice taste. Sometimes I switch out gorgonzola for feta to change it up...very good salad!

—HopeS

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Oct 21, 2005

I've made this a bunch of ways but prefer candied pecans instead of walnuts and have successfully subbed blue cheese instead of gorgonzola. Plan to serve for a Christmas dinner party.

—JDVMD

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Apr 09, 2007

Fabulous! Few tweaks - used plain rasp vinagrette, spring mix for the greens, and I used pecans and didn't let the sugar turn completely into syrup - instead removed them from heat after clumps of crystallized sugar formed on the pecans - more texture. Sooo good!

—katiekat1180

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Aug 14, 2008

Awesome salad. I tried to make my own rasp vinagrette dressing, but don't waste your time - use store bought raspberry vinagrette (I used Ole Cape Cod version). The walnuts were an awesome addition. (be careful they get super hot in the pan) I did however add very thinly sliced red onion to the salad to cut back on the sweetness.

—jessy01010

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Dec 06, 2007

Very tasty. I have made this salad twice now. It is good with spinach as well. Re: the gorgonzola, I would recommend using domestic rather than imported as imported tends to be creamier and less clumpy and therefore does not incorporate as evenly into the salad. Also, I found the candied walnuts to be a bit sweet and would probably in the future make it using 1/2 cup walnuts and a little less than 1/4 cup sugar. Overall, an excellent, elegant salad.

—MalenaSoquel

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Jun 12, 2008

This was a great recipe. I had never candied walnuts before and they were easy and delicious! I simplified htis by just using a Kraft pre-made raspberry vinaigrette and skipped the oil and vinegar. Otherwise I kept all the other ingredients the same. Love it!

—Kizben

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Nutrition

Calories
308 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
29.4 g
9%

Cholesterol
22 mg
8%

Fat
19.2 g
30%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
7.4 g
15%

Sodium
273 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 308
Calories from Fat: 173

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.2g 30 %
Saturated Fat 5.1g 26 %
Cholesterol 22mg 8 %
Sodium 273mg 11 %
** Potassium 149mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.4g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Protein 7.4g 15 %
Sugars 24.2g
** Vitamin A 65 %
Vitamin C 13 %
Calcium 18 %
Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 6 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 17 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.