Best 3 Orange Fig And Gorgonzola Salad Recipes

ORANGE, FIG, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

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I love the combination of oranges, figs, and cheese!

Provided by Shari

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Orange Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
2 oranges - peeled, pith removed, and cut into segments
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 fresh figs, cut into 1-inch cubes
¼ cup vinaigrette dressing, or to taste

Steps:

Combine lettuce, oranges, Gorgonzola cheese, and figs in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 468.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

FIG, PROSCIUTTO, GORGONZOLA SALAD

Fig, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola Salad image

From Cooking Light. This is so simple and quick to make. I tried grilling the figs (thanks to Rita for the idea from her recipe for grilled figs--Recipe#68915), before adding the remaining ingredients and I thought the salad was even better.

Provided by iris5555

Categories Fruit

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces very thin slices prosciutto, cut into 1/8-inch-wide strips
12 large dark-skinned fresh figs, halved (such as Black Mission, Celeste, or Brown Turkey, about 1 pound)
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola

Steps:

Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 8 minutes). Cool.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add prosciutto; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
Arrange 4 fig halves on each of 6 salad plates.
Divide prosciutto evenly over servings. Sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese; drizzle with 2 teaspoons balsamic reduction.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.7, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 333.9, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 26.6, Protein 4.6

CELERY, FIG, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

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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

Ingredients

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.