Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette

Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette

A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup walnut halves
  • 10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
  • 2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • ½ cup sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Directions

Step 1
Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.

Step 2
In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.

Step 3
In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.

Step 4
Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

Editor’s Note:

This recipe was scaled down to 4 servings in the December/January 2018 issue of @site_name magazine, using 1/2 of the red onion, walnut halves, and dressing listed above.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

368
Calories
30g
Fat
23g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 368
% Daily Value *
Total Fat30g 39%
Saturated Fat5g 25%
Cholesterol8mg 3%
Sodium128mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate23g 8%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars17g
Protein5g
Vitamin C51mg 256%
Calcium98mg 8%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium316mg 7%

*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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