Apple, Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

I love salads that are a meal in themselves.  This Mediterranean Diet twist on a Waldorf salad fits the bill wonderfully.  Nutritionally, it has it all:  Fruits and vegetables (including your daily serving of greens), omega-3 and protein packed walnuts, anti-inflammatory olive oil and pungent, calcium rich gorgonzola cheese.  Serve with soup and/or a small piece of crusty Italian bread.  The dressing  has been a favorite for years and in this recipe you will make enough dressing not only for this salad, but for all all of your salads throughout the week.  Enjoy!

Apple, Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Bill Bradley

4.73 from 11 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 4

Calories 232 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 cups spring mix
• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
• 1 granny smith apple, sliced thin
• 1 red pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1/8 red onion, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup Dijon Vinaigrette (recipe below)

Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing:

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

 

• Add all dressing ingredients to a jar and shake well.
• In a large salad bowl add the veggies, apple, cheese, walnuts and 1/4 cup of the Dijon vinaigrette dressing. Toss and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1522IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg

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