Missy’s Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad

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Description

A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It’s always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup walnut halves
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 cups mixed greens
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat
  2. stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet
  3. and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
  4. Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens
  5. cranberries
  6. cheese
  7. vinaigrette
  8. vinegar
  9. and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts
  10. and toss again.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Servings: 4

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