Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette

A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 368 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ⅔ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ cup sliced red onion
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• ¾ cup walnut halves
• 10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
• 2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
• ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.

Step 3

In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.

Step 4

Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.