Wellness
Apple gorgonzola salad
Jul 26, 2022 • 15 min
Not a salad fan? This tantalizing combination could change your mind. Sweet apples, tangy cheese and rich walnuts promise a delectable flavor combo that will make this salad disappear. Pair with some lean protein for a satisfying meal that will fill you up. This salad tastes even better after a couple of hours, so make enough for lunch and dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 large Braeburn apples (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large carrot (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 8 cup mixed salad greens
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup walnut oil
- 1/4 cup toasted walnut pieces
- 3 tbsp gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
Directions
Step 1:
Coat apples with the lemon juice and put them aside.
Step 2:
Place carrot slices and mixed greens on a platter. Top with onion (optional) and put aside.
Step 3:
Whisk together orange and lemon juices, then honey and mustard. Slowly add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
Step 4:
Add apples to the salad. Top with walnuts and cheese. Then drizzle on the vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts
8 Servings
Serving Size: About 1 1/4 cups
Amount per serving
Calories 150
Total Fat 10g; Saturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 95mg
Total Carbohydrate 14g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g
Adapted from diabetesfoodhub.org