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

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.

Parker Scheuermann
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I would give this recipe a 1 out of 5 stars.


Zargham Khan
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This salad is a waste of time and ingredients.


Bleh
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Shoukat Jutt
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This salad is not worth the effort.


Lusanda Sibidla
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I followed the recipe exactly but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture.


carlos combs
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This salad was a bit bland for me.


AMI NOOB
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I found the gorgonzola to be a bit overpowering.


T P
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Rodina Khlifa
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and light.


Lusanda
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdilahi Warsame
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I used a balsamic vinaigrette instead of the lemon vinaigrette and it was delicious!


Angel Limeta
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I added some chopped walnuts to this salad for extra crunch. It was a great addition!


Mohmmed Mohmmed5555
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover celery and figs. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!


ROHAIL SHAHZAD
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The celery and figs are a great contrast to the creamy gorgonzola.


Smarts
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! It's a beautiful and delicious side dish that would be perfect for a special occasion.


Zidi jan
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This salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of celery, figs, and gorgonzola may sound unusual, but it works so well together. The celery adds a nice crunch, the figs provide a touch of sweetness, and the gorgonzola adds a savory, tangy flav