Toasted Walnut Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Gorgonzola Cheese
Bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavors, this Toasted Walnut Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Gorgonzola Cheese is a vibrant addition to your meal rotation. Featuring a tangy homemade vinaigrette made with honey and Dijon mustard, this salad is a perfect balance of sweetness and zest. Toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while juicy mandarin oranges and creamy Gorgonzola cheese deliver bursts of citrusy and savory notes in every bite. Mixed greens and thinly sliced red onion provide a crisp, refreshing base for this easy-to-make yet elegant dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is perfect as a standout side or a light, flavorful main course.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Mandarin oranges (canned, drained or fresh)
- 1 cup Gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the walnuts to the skillet and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette. Set aside.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, mandarin oranges, sliced red onion, and toasted walnuts.
Step 5
Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 6
Sprinkle the crumbled Gorgonzola cheese over the top of the salad.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (933.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2159.5 |
| Total Fat 186.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 53.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 56.9g | |
| Cholesterol 200mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4410.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 72.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 37.0g | |
| Protein 71.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 48.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1451.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1763.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories