Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad recipe

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Ingredients

½ cup walnut halves
¼ cup sugar
3 cups mixed greens
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

Nutrition Info

307.7 calories
carbohydrate: 29.4 g
cholesterol: 22.5 mg
fat: 19.2 g
fiber: 2.3 g
protein: 7.4 g
saturatedFat: 5.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 273.4 mg
sugar: 24.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently, add candied walnuts, and toss again.

Recipe Yield

4 Servings

Recipe Note

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!

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