SPINACH-GORGANZOLA SALAD
A delicious family recipe that serves up well with BBQ'd dishes. A spinach salad with a hot bacon dressing goes will with crumbled gorgonzola cheese and pine nuts. Well worth the effort to make.
Provided by MRSMAC1993
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
- Place the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir for a few minutes, just until they are fragrant and lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned and crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Reserve a thin layer of bacon grease in the pan. Stir in about 1/4 cup of the dressing, and turn the heat to medium. Add the onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, and crumble the bacon into the pan. Stir in the remaining dressing, and heat through.
- Place the spinach in a large bowl. Pour the warmed dressing with bacon and onion over the spinach, then sprinkle with pine nuts and gorgonzola cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg, Fat 61 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1298.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
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Amiira Queen
amiiraqueen@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever greens I have on hand.
Rimshah Rimshah
rimshah@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of spinach, but this salad is delicious! The gorgonzola and walnuts really make it.
RAKHA RITA
r_rita91@aol.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get a healthy and satisfying meal.
Hina Shazadi
hina.shazadi@hotmail.co.ukI love that this salad is so healthy. It's a great way to get my daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
jae thompson
tj96@gmail.comThis salad is so delicious and easy to make. I've already made it several times and it's always a hit.
Frank Velasco
frank-velasco@yahoo.comI love the combination of flavors in this salad. The spinach, gorgonzola, and walnuts are a perfect match.
sk Payal
p-sk10@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and it always looks beautiful.
Ashlyn Putman
p@hotmail.frI've made this salad for my family several times and they always love it. It's a great way to get them to eat their greens.
Alejandro Leon
a12@hotmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect salad for a summer lunch or dinner.
Agie Lastborn
l.agie100@gmail.comI love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.
Michael Owusu Afriyie
ma@aol.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great make-ahead salad.
Sihle Buthelezi
b-sihle@gmail.comI'm not a fan of gorgonzola, so I used feta cheese instead. It was still delicious!
Lilanie Bair Newhouse
l@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever greens I have on hand.
mastr Prince
p.m@aol.comI added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was amazing! It's a great way to get a healthy and satisfying meal.
Okka
okka0@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! I would definitely make it again.
Sohail Malik
m.s@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of spinach salads, but this one is an exception. The gorgonzola and walnuts really make it.
Sharlat
sharlat@hotmail.comThis salad is so good! I love the creamy gorgonzola and the crunch of the walnuts.
Jimmy Jeff
j.jimmy@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Nasir Zafar
nasirz@gmail.comThis salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of spinach, gorgonzola, and walnuts was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful.