Best Orange Fig And Gorgonzola Salad Recipes

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ORANGE, WALNUT, GORGONZOLA AND MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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

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!

Provided by FAITHFUL96

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
⅔ 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

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
  • In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
  • 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.
  • Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

FIG AND GORGONZOLA ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD



Fig and Gorgonzola Israeli Couscous Salad image

The classic flavor combo of figs and Gorgonzola cheese comes together in a delicious couscous salad. Make sure to use a good quality balsamic vinegar, as it makes all the difference here!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups water
1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
7 ounces dried figs, stems removed and finely chopped
⅓ cup aged balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
¾ cup chopped toasted walnuts
4 cups fresh baby spinach, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • Pour water into a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in couscous, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until couscous is cooked and water is fully absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer couscous to a large bowl and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until slightly caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add dried figs and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper, and cook until mixture thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour fig mixture over cooked couscous and stir to combine. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add 2 tablespoons of crumbled Gorgonzola and the toasted walnuts to the couscous; toss to combine.
  • Divide spinach between four serving dishes. Top each with equal amounts of fig and couscous mixture. Top each salad with additional Gorgonzola crumbles, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.5 calories, Carbohydrate 75.7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 361.4 mg, Sugar 35.2 g

ARUGULA-FIG SALAD WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA



Arugula-Fig Salad with Creamy Gorgonzola image

This easy, low-carb fig salad with creamy Gorgonzola and peppery arugula is a beautiful and elegant dish that's perfect for a light lunch or a summer salad. Makes for easy summer entertaining if you prep everything in advance and assemble just before serving. I didn't feel the need to toss this salad as I was afraid of damaging the gorgeous figs.

Provided by Anastasia

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Arugula Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange blossom water, or more to taste
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 cups baby arugula
4 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
3 ounces creamy Gorgonzola cheese, diced into small cubes
¼ cup crushed pistachios
sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange blossom water, orange juice, and orange zest in a glass jar and shake dressing until emulsified.
  • Arrange arugula on a salad platter, place figs on top, then top with Gorgonzola cheese and scatter the crushed pistachios over to garnish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 219.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CELERY, FIG, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Celery, Fig, and Gorgonzola Salad image

This recipe for a refreshing celery, fig, and gorgonzola salad, which comes from Ron Suhanosky of Sfoglia, is an ideal compliment to any meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch celery, trimmed and thinly sliced on the bias, about 3 inches in length
1 pound ripe black mission figs, quartered
1 pound Gorgonzola piccante cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place celery in a large bowl with enough ice water to cover. Transfer bowl to refrigerator; let soak overnight.
  • Drain celery and place in a colander set over a large bowl in the refrigerator; let drain at least 2 hours.
  • Combine, gorgonzola, honey, olive oil, and lemon juice in a large nonreactive bowl. Season with salt and pepper; add celery and toss. Divide salad evenly among four plates.

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