Missy's Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad

A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 308 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• ½ cup walnut halves
• ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• ¼ cup sugar
• 3 cups mixed greens
• 1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.

Step 2

Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.