Are you in search of a tantalizing salad recipe that combines the perfect blend of flavors and textures? Look no further than the classic romaine apple and gorgonzola salad. This delightful dish showcases the remarkable versatility of romaine lettuce, crisp apples, and creamy gorgonzola cheese. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
APPLE GORGONZOLA SALAD (BUCA DI BEPPO COPYCAT)
Have you had the Apple Gorgonzola Salad from Buca di Beppo? This copycat recipe is spot on! Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in a delicious homemade Italian vinaigrette, topped with dried cranberries, spiced walnuts, gorgonzola, and Granny Smith Apples!
Provided by Karen
Categories Salad
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Start by making the candied walnuts. Preheat your oven to 225. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg white and water until foamy, about 30 seconds.
- Add the walnuts and stir to coat.
- Add the walnuts to a strainer in your sink. Try to prop it up on something so that the walnuts can drain, and leave it there for 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a large ziplock, shake together sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Add the egg white-coated walnuts, seal, and shake. Make sure they all get coated really well.
- Dump the walnuts on the prepared pan and spread them out in a single layer, breaking up clumps.
- Bake at 225 for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- In a blender, add the white wine vinegar, oregano, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, and red onion (if you think you can eyeball it pretty well, you don't have to finely mince it first, just throw in what looks like it will be 2 tablespoons minced. Be conservative!)
- Blend together. Open the spout while the blender is running and slowly pour in 3/4 cup olive oil. Set aside.
- Wash and chop the lettuce into bite size pieces, drying it in a salad spinner if you have one. (I love my salad spinner. It's so fun!)
- Core the apples. Chop one into bite size pieces, and thinly slice the other one. Put them immediately in a medium bowl with the lemon juice, stirring to coat. (This is to prevent browning, and is only necessary if you are interested in pretty presentation.)
- Add all the romaine to a large serving bowl. Add at least 1/2 cup of the dressing, or more. Stir to coat. Add the chopped apples, 1/2 to 1 cup candied walnuts, most of the gorgonzola, and most of the cranberries. Toss together.
- Top the salad with additional walnuts, gorgonzola, and cranberries. Layer the sliced apples on top however you like.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 536 kcal, Fat 43 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 455 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 27 g, Protein 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 34 g
ROMAINE AND GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING AND SPICED PECANS
Categories Salad Garlic Appetizer Dinner Lunch Blue Cheese Pecan Fall Lettuce Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss oil with garlic in small baking dish. Cover dish tightly with foil. Bake until garlic is golden and tender, about 45 minutes. Cool. Squeeze garlic from skins. Reserve oil.
- Transfer roasted garlic to processor. Add honey, vinegar, cider and mustard and blend well. With processor running, slowly add reserved garlic oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss lettuce with 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese and enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and Spiced Pecans and serve.
CURLY ENDIVE, APPLE, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
Steps:
- Separate endive leaves and wash well in cold running water. Trim and discard stems, break leaves into bite-sized pieces, and pat dry. Set aside in a bowl.
- Peel and core apples and cut into thin slices. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
- Add apple slices to cream mixture. (The apples can now be reserved in the refrigerator as long as 4 hours.)
- At serving time, pour apple and cream mixture onto endive. Toss well to coat and serve immediately.
ROMAINE, APPLE, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
The combination of these ingredients make for a very unusual flavor. A nice change from the usual salads.
Provided by Luby Luby Luby
Categories Apple
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For Vinaigrette: Whisk together all ingredients except oil.
- Add olive oil in a stream and whisk until emulsified then set aside.
- In small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sugar and walnuts and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- In large bowl mix Romaine lettuce, apples and cheese.
- Add walnut butter mixture to lettuce.
- Pour Dijon vinaigrette over lettuce, mixing well.
APPLE GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
My take on the apple gorgonzola salad at Buca di Beppo. I have also made the dressing using Apple Cider Vinegar in place of the Balsamic with excellent results. It is a family and friend favorite!
Provided by Cook4_6
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 25m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- If using proscuitto, lay very thin slices on baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, watching so it doesn't burn.
- To toast walnuts, place on baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes, watching so they don't burn.
- Toss lettuces, apples, walnuts, cranberries, gorgonzola cheese and proscuitto.
- To prepare dressing, combine anchovy paste, vinegar, water, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese into blender (or use an emulsion blender). Mix in blender; slowly adding 1 cup oil. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Combine salad and dressing, serve.
APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD
This apple walnut salad delivers sweet and tangy flavor to simple salad greens with a quick apple cider vinaigrette, cranberries and Gorgonzola cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients., In a small bowl, whisk the cider, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ROMAINE SALAD WITH APPLES AND CRANBERRIES
Crunchy apple and chewy dried cranberries bring a bit of sweetness to an ordinary green salad.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In large serving bowl, place lettuce, apple, cranberries and green onions.
- Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g
APPLE-GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
20 minutes and two steps is all it takes to toss together a lovely salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl, beat vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until smooth.
- In large bowl, toss salad ingredients with vinaigrette just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
APPLE AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
This dressing is one my Grandmother used to make. I added the Gorgonzola. I mistakenly marinated the apples in the dressing for a few hours one day and it tasted so good, I do it every time now.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the cream, vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in the apple and cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Divide endive between two plates; top with apple mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 30g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
FENNEL, APPLE, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk together lemon juice and oil in a large bowl. Add apples and currants and gently toss.
- Trim fennel stalks flush with bulbs, discarding stalks, then quarter each bulb. Thinly slice bulbs with a mandoline or other manual slicer.
- Gently toss fennel with apples and season with salt and pepper. Serve salad topped with Gorgonzola.
ORANGE, FIG, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
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
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
Tips:
- Choose crisp romaine lettuce: Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce is the foundation of this salad. Look for heads with tightly packed, deep green leaves.
- Use a variety of apples: Different types of apples offer different flavors and textures. For a classic combination, try Granny Smith apples. For a sweeter option, use Honeycrisp or Gala apples. For a tart flavor, try Braeburn or Pink Lady apples.
- Crumble or shave the Gorgonzola cheese: Smaller pieces of Gorgonzola will distribute more evenly throughout the salad and create a more balanced flavor.
- Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and adds a nice crunch to the salad.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This makes it a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
- Serve the salad immediately: The salad is best served immediately after it is made. The lettuce will wilt if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
This romaine, apple, and Gorgonzola salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crisp romaine lettuce, sweet apples, tangy Gorgonzola cheese, and crunchy walnuts is sure to please everyone. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this one a try!
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