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Winter Salad with Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola, and Candied Walnuts

A refreshing winter salad combining the crispness of apples, the creaminess of gorgonzola, and the crunch of candied walnuts over fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 8 cups fresh spinach washed and dried
  • 1 medium apple thinly sliced
  • 4 oz gorgonzola cheese crumbled
Candied Walnuts
  • 1 cup walnuts halved
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare Candied Walnuts
  1. In a pan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  2. Add walnuts and cinnamon, stirring to coat. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Remove from heat and spread on parchment paper to cool.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced apple, and crumbled gorgonzola.
  2. Add the cooled candied walnuts on top.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately on salad plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 4gSugar: 12g

Notes

This salad is best served fresh. You can prepare the candied walnuts and dressing ahead of time for convenience.

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