Spinach gorgonzola salad is a classic Italian dish that combines the flavors of spinach, gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts. It's a simple salad to make, but it's packed with flavor. The spinach provides a healthy base, the gorgonzola cheese adds a salty and tangy flavor, and the walnuts add a crunchy texture. This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach and gorgonzola cheese, and it's also a perfect side dish for a summer meal.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
SPINACH AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
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
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.
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SPINACH-PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA, WALNUTS AND PEAR VINAIGRETTE
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
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.
SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM GORGONZOLA DRESSING
This is a fantastic spinach salad recipe, and one I have made many times for dinner parties. This salad is so good that it can really be served as a main meal, and also compares to the spinach salads that are served at the fancy restaurants, if not BETTER! You can use Roquefort in place of the gorgonzola...once you have tryed this salad you'll be hooked! This is a salad you make often!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients, season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
- Place the baby spinach in a large glass bowl, and toss with black pepper and a small amount of salt (or omit the salt).
- Arrange the sliced mushrooms, sliced onions and olives on top (you can cover and chill while making the bacon and warmed cheese mixture).
- In a frypan cook the bacon pieces until crisp; remove to a paper towel and pour off all but 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Add in the cheese, whipping cream and the wine vinegar/Dijon mixture; stir until cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth (DO NOT BOIL!).
- Pour the warm dressing over the salad, or serve on the side.
- Sprinkle with cooked bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.5, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 1436, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 10.7, Protein 19.9
WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH PANCETTA AND GORGONZOLA DRESSING
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
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 GORGONZOLA SALAD
You can serve the vinaigrette warm if you prefer-before drizzling over the salad, heat it in the microwave on high for about 30 seconds.-Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine spinach and onion. Add dressing; toss to coat. Top with eggs and cheese. Serve immediately.
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SPINACH SALAD WITH SWEET ROASTED PECANS AND GORGONZOLA WITH SHERRY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
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
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
SPINACH SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA PEARS
Guests will feel like royalty when you serve this elegant yet rustic salad. Here, juicy pears are stuffed with Gorgonzola cheese, dried cherries and pecans and served over spicy arugula.-Sonya Labbe, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brush pears with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; place cut side up in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, cherries and pecans; spoon into pear cavities. In another bowl, combine cider and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved; pour over pears., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until pears are tender, basting occasionally. Set aside pan juices., Place arugula in a large bowl. Whisk together the oil, salt, remaining lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of reserved pan juices. Drizzle over arugula; toss to coat. Serve with pear halves and remaining pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-washed baby spinach.
- If you don't have gorgonzola cheese, you can substitute another blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Maytag.
- If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
- For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
- For a more savory salad, add a sprinkle of bacon bits or crumbled feta cheese.
Conclusion:
Spinach gorgonzola salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this salad is sure to please.
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