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!
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
Directions
Step 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.
Step 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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 308 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 25% |
Saturated Fat5g | 26% |
Cholesterol23mg | 8% |
Sodium273mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate29g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars24g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C8mg | 39% |
Calcium143mg | 11% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium149mg | 3% |
*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.
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