Best Buca Di Beppos Apple Gorgonzola Salad Recipes

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APPLE GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Apple Gorgonzola Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette image

My take on the apple gorgonzola salad at Buca di Beppo. I have also made the dressing using Apple Cider Vinegar in place of the Balsamic with excellent results. It is a family and friend favorite!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

16 ounces romaine lettuce (I prefer spring mix or artisan lettuces)
2 granny smith apples, chopped
1 cup walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 lb prosciutto (baked and crumbled) (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • If using proscuitto, lay very thin slices on baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, watching so it doesn't burn.
  • To toast walnuts, place on baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes, watching so they don't burn.
  • Toss lettuces, apples, walnuts, cranberries, gorgonzola cheese and proscuitto.
  • To prepare dressing, combine anchovy paste, vinegar, water, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese into blender (or use an emulsion blender). Mix in blender; slowly adding 1 cup oil. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Combine salad and dressing, serve.

BUCA DI BEPPO'S APPLE GORGONZOLA SALAD



Buca di Beppo's Apple Gorgonzola Salad image

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 Granny Smith apples
10 ounce bag mixed lettuce
3 tablespoon Italian dressing
1/3 cup spiced walnuts
1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Cut the apple down all four sides of the core. Cut the two larger apple pieces into 3 slices each, and the two smaller pieces into 2 slices each (10 slices). Cut any usable fruit from around the core into ½" pieces.
  • Place lettuce mix and dressing into a metal mixing bowl. Using salad tongs, mix until lettuce is coated.
  • Add ½" apple pieces,half the spiced walnuts and half the Gorgonzola to the salad mix and toss.
  • Transfer salad into a chilled salad bowl.
  • Top salad with dried cranberries and the rest of the Gorgonzola.
  • Garnish with the 10 apple slices and rest of the spiced walnuts.

APPLE GORGONZOLA SALAD



Apple Gorgonzola Salad image

I recreated this at home after having a very similar salad at Buca di Beppo (an Italian family style restaurant). Ingredient amounts are approximate, because I simply toss in the amount that "looks" right. But, the combination of ingredients are soooo good. I think even the most inexperienced can throw this together without explicit instructions... :) Oh, for the Spiced Walnuts, try something similar to Chef #159145' Recipe #139127.

Provided by gypsysoul

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head romaine lettuce
3 ounces dried cranberries
2 granny smith apples, sliced
3 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
1/2 cup spiced walnuts
italian vinaigrette

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.1, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 310.5, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 10.4, Protein 9

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