Best 5 Spinach And Gorgonzola Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a recipe to satisfy your taste buds and add some excitement to your culinary repertoire? Spinach and Gorgonzola salad is a classic Italian dish, beloved by many for its unique and delectable flavor profile. This article will introduce you to the world of Spinach and Gorgonzola salad, providing tips and insights on how to create a perfect salad that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Spinach and Gorgonzola Salad image

This is an easily assembled recipe with a wonderful combination of flavors. Enjoy! -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/3 cup lightly salted cashews
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, cashews and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH-PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS AND PEAR VINAIGRETTE



Spinach-Pear Salad With Gorgonzola, Walnuts and Pear Vinaigrette image

This sounds really good. I cut this recipe out of one of those Reiman publication inserts with coupons.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted (about 3 ounces)
1 (15 ounce) can s&w california sun pears in light syrup, drained, reserving 1/4 of the syrup
2 teaspoons honey mustard or 2 teaspoons mustard, sweetened with honey to taste
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups Baby Spinach or 8 cups other tender salad greens
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (about 3 ounces) or 3/4 cup other blue cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • To make pear vinaigrette, combine reserved pear syrup, honey mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk in olive oil.
  • Just before serving, gently toss together the toasted walnuts, drained pears, pear vinaigrette, spinach and Gorgonzola.

WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH PANCETTA AND GORGONZOLA DRESSING



Warm Spinach Salad With Pancetta and Gorgonzola Dressing image

Had a salad like this but with roasted garlic and frisee at the Frisky Oyster in Greenport, Long Island, NY. Tried to find the recipe on line and found this. Haven't tried it yet.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup pancetta, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup gorgonzola
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 red onion, sliced
1 1/2 lbs spinach, washed

Steps:

  • For the dressing, place vinegar, shallots, garlic and mustard in a medium size bowl and mix well.
  • Slowly mix in the olive oil to blend.
  • Season with cracked black pepper and set aside.
  • Now for the salad, take the chopped pancetta and saute it until crisped and place on paper towels.
  • On medium heat, place a large stainless bowl directly on the flame. Add.
  • your dressing to the bowl then add the remaining salad ingredients and toss lightly.
  • Divide onto 4 plates and serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET ROASTED PECANS AND GORGONZOLA WITH SHERRY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad with Sweet Roasted Pecans and Gorgonzola with Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package triple-washed spinach
3 to 4 handfuls pecan halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
A few pinches sugar
A few pinches salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 small shallots, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small wedge Gorgonzola, crumbled (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place spinach in serving bowl.
  • Toss pecans with vegetable oil, sugar and salt. Lay out on baking sheet. Roast until shade darker and aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
  • Make dressing by combining olive oil, vinegar, shallots and salt and pepper in a bowl and whisking together or place in sealable container and shake.
  • Toss spinach with dressing, Gorgonzola and pecans.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CROUTONS AND BACON TWISTS



Spinach Salad With Gorgonzola Croutons and Bacon Twists image

This came from the 2004 edition of The Gourmet Cookbook, edited by Ruth Reichl. I microwaved the bacon twists, but I'll provide the recipe as written in the book. The dressing for this was so good my daughter wanted to scrape the blender pitcher. As I typed this in I realized I misread it when I made it and used 2 tablespoons of honey rather than teaspoons. The additional honey certainly did no harm! Preparation time does not include hard-boiling the eggs.

Provided by Sonata

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 slices bacon (1/2 lb.)
1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
4 slices country bread, half-inch thick, preferably sourdough
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 lb spinach, coarse stems discarded
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced crosswise and separated into rings
2 large hard-boiled eggs, quartered

Steps:

  • Put racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Twist each bacon slice into a tight spiral and arrange twists on rack of broiler pan, pressing ends onto pan(twists will unravel somewhat as they bake).
  • Bake in upper third of oven until crisp, about 30 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Meanwhile, mash together Gorgonzola and butter in a shallow bowl with a fork. Spread generously on bread slices.
  • Cut slices into 1-inch squares and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • After bacon has cooked for 15 minutes, put croutons in lower third of oven. Bake until golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
  • While croutons bake, using a large heavy knife, mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt.
  • Combine mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, honey, and garlic paste in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Toss together spinach, warm croutons, and onion in a servng bowl and toss with dressing. Top with bacon twists and eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.2, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 154.6, Sodium 1402.3, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 19.5

Tips:

  • Always wash spinach thoroughly before using it to remove any dirt or grit.
  • To save time, use pre-washed spinach or baby spinach.
  • If you don't have gorgonzola cheese, you can substitute another type of blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Stilton.
  • You can also add other ingredients to this salad, such as sliced almonds, walnuts, or dried cranberries.
  • For a more substantial salad, add some grilled or roasted chicken or shrimp.
  • This salad is best served immediately after it is made, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

Spinach and Gorgonzola Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and healthy fats. The combination of spinach, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, and balsamic vinegar is simply irresistible.

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