Best Apple Gorgonzola Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

APPLE GORGONZOLA SALAD (BUCA DI BEPPO COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Start by making the candied walnuts. Preheat your oven to 225. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg white and water until foamy, about 30 seconds.
• Add the walnuts and stir to coat.
• Add the walnuts to a strainer in your sink. Try to prop it up on something so that the walnuts can drain, and leave it there for 2-3 minutes.
• Meanwhile in a large ziplock, shake together sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Add the egg white-coated walnuts, seal, and shake. Make sure they all get coated really well.
• Dump the walnuts on the prepared pan and spread them out in a single layer, breaking up clumps.
• Bake at 225 for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
• In a blender, add the white wine vinegar, oregano, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, and red onion (if you think you can eyeball it pretty well, you don't have to finely mince it first, just throw in what looks like it will be 2 tablespoons minced. Be conservative!)
• Blend together. Open the spout while the blender is running and slowly pour in 3/4 cup olive oil. Set aside.
• Wash and chop the lettuce into bite size pieces, drying it in a salad spinner if you have one. (I love my salad spinner. It's so fun!)
• Core the apples. Chop one into bite size pieces, and thinly slice the other one. Put them immediately in a medium bowl with the lemon juice, stirring to coat. (This is to prevent browning, and is only necessary if you are interested in pretty presentation.)
• Add all the romaine to a large serving bowl. Add at least 1/2 cup of the dressing, or more. Stir to coat. Add the chopped apples, 1/2 to 1 cup candied walnuts, most of the gorgonzola, and most of the cranberries. Toss together.
• Top the salad with additional walnuts, gorgonzola, and cranberries. Layer the sliced apples on top however you like.

APPLE-GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH RED WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until smooth.
• In large bowl, toss salad ingredients with vinaigrette just before serving.

GORGONZOLA BAKED APPLES WITH BALSAMIC SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stuff apples with mixture and place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until apples are tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup. Drizzle over apples.

APPLE GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• toss all ingredients together and enjoy!
• play with the ingredient amount to find what suits your tastes!

FENNEL APPLE GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE - AKA WINTER APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic; put the lid on the jar, shake well to mix and let stand and chill for at least 20 minutes (or it can sit in the refrigerator for up to two days).
• Prepare the apples and fennel and put them on the bottom of a large salad bowl.
• Remove the garlic from the vinaigrette, then pour the dressing over the apples and fennel, and toss to coat.
• Add the lettuces over the top (if preparing in advance, at this point cover the salad with a damp towel and place in refrigerator for up to 4 hours), sprinkle with gorgonzola, and toss well.

APPLE AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the cream, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in the apple and cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Divide endive between two plates; top with apple mixture.