Apple Gorgonzola Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Apple Gorgonzola Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 16 ounces romaine lettuce (I prefer spring mix or artisan lettuces); 2 granny smith apples, chopped; 1 cup walnuts, toasted; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled; 1/4 lb prosciutto (baked and crumbled) (optional); Dressing; 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste; 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon oregano, dried; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

Salad
16 ounces romaine lettuce (I prefer spring mix or artisan lettuces)
2 granny smith apples, chopped
1 cup walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 lb prosciutto (baked and crumbled) (optional)
Dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup olive oil

1
If using proscuitto, lay very thin slices on baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, watching so it doesn't burn.
2
To toast walnuts, place on baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes, watching so they don't burn.
3
Toss lettuces, apples, walnuts, cranberries, gorgonzola cheese and proscuitto.
4
To prepare dressing, combine anchovy paste, vinegar, water, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese into blender (or use an emulsion blender). Mix in blender; slowly adding 1 cup oil. Refrigerate until ready to use.
5
Combine salad and dressing, serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 16 ounces romaine lettuce (I prefer spring mix or artisan lettuces), 2 granny smith apples, chopped, 1 cup walnuts, toasted, and more.

Yes, Apple Gorgonzola Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Apple Gorgonzola Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

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