Apple Gorgonzola Salad with Spiced Walnuts
by rgcoch01
If you have ever eaten at Buca Di Beppo restaurant, they have this wonderful salad that is out of this world. This is my version of it...Hope people try it.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium Granny Smith Apple ; chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 8 ounces Romaine ; chopped
- 2 tablespoon Gorgonzola Cheese
- 2 ounces Walnuts ; chopped
- 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup Italian Vinaigrette ; separate recipe
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Slice off 2 sides of apple along side the core.
2. Cut long slices for garnish and then the rest into 1/2 inch cube pieces.
3. Wash and cut lettuce.
4. Dry the lettuce as much as possible in colander. Prepare cheese.
5. Chop up walnuts and mix the vinaigrette into lettuce.
6. Add the chopped walnuts, 3/4 of the walnuts and 3/4 gorgonzola cheese.
7. Toss well.
8. Place and garnish with remaining walnuts, cranberries and more gorgonzola chesse.
9. Garnish the rim of salad along plate with the sliced apples.
NOTES
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Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (120g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 4 | ||
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| Calories: 133 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 78 (59%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 8.7g | 12 % | |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 3 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 5.1g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
| Sodium 5.3mg | 0 % | |
| Potassium 262.8mg | 7 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 12.9g | 4 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 14 % | |
| Sugars, other 9.5g | ||
| Protein 4.2g | 6 % | |
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Calories per serving: 133
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