Watercress And Gorgonzola Salad With Spiced Walnuts

Name: Watercress And Gorgonzola Salad With Spiced Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spiced Walnuts; 1/3 cup walnuts (halves and pieces); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; Salad; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided; 1 bunch watercress, rinsed, dried and stems removed; 1/2 head romaine lettuce, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1/2 cup (3 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons julienned red onion; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt, to taste; Freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

Spiced Walnuts
1/3 cup walnuts (halves and pieces)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
Salad
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
1 bunch watercress, rinsed, dried and stems removed
1/2 head romaine lettuce, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 cup (3 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons julienned red onion
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly cracked pepper, to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F.
2
For the spiced walnuts, place the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast lightly, about 5 minutes. Remove to a bowl and toss with the cayenne pepper and maple syrup. Return the coated nuts to the baking sheet. Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Remove the walnuts to oiled wax paper to cool.
3
For the salad, bring 1 cup of balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Simmer to reduce the liquid by two-thirds, and remove from the heat. Set aside to cool.
4
In a large bowl, mix the remaining ingredients, including the remaining 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. Divide the salad among six plates. Drizzle the reserved reduced balsamic vinegar around the plates.
5
Serve immediately.

360

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spiced Walnuts, 1/3 cup walnuts (halves and pieces), 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Watercress And Gorgonzola Salad With Spiced Walnuts 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.

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