Spinach Salad With Warm Gorgonzola Dressing Recipe

Name: Spinach Salad With Warm Gorgonzola Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) bags Baby Spinach (purchase the washed and ready to use bags); 4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (use only red onion for this); 1 1/2 cups sliced black olives (can use more or less olives); 12 slices bacon, cut into about 1-inch pieces (can use more or less bacon); 2 cups gorgonzola; 1/4 cup whipping cream (unwhipped); salt and pepper; DRESSING; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons honey; salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

2 (10 ounce) bags Baby Spinach (purchase the washed and ready to use bags)
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (use only red onion for this)
1 1/2 cups sliced black olives (can use more or less olives)
12 slices bacon, cut into about 1-inch pieces (can use more or less bacon)
2 cups gorgonzola
1/4 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
salt and pepper
DRESSING
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey
salt and black pepper

1
In a small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients, season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
2
Place the baby spinach in a large glass bowl, and toss with black pepper and a small amount of salt (or omit the salt).
3
Arrange the sliced mushrooms, sliced onions and olives on top (you can cover and chill while making the bacon and warmed cheese mixture).
4
In a frypan cook the bacon pieces until crisp; remove to a paper towel and pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
5
Reduce the heat to low.
6
Add in the cheese, whipping cream and the wine vinegar/Dijon mixture; stir until cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth (DO NOT BOIL!).
7
Pour the warm dressing over the salad, or serve on the side.
8
Sprinkle with cooked bacon.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10 ounce) bags Baby Spinach (purchase the washed and ready to use bags), 4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms, 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (use only red onion for this), 1 1/2 cups sliced black olives (can use more or less olives), and more.

Yes, Spinach Salad With Warm Gorgonzola Dressing 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.

Spinach Salad With Warm Gorgonzola Dressing

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