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Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnut Salad
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 25 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 9
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash of pepper
Salad
- 8 cups ready-to-eat salad greens (any variety)
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or Roquefort cheese (2 oz)
- 1/2 cup 1/2-inch pieces fresh chives
Instructions
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Step1To toast walnuts, cook in ungreased heavy skillet over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until fragrant and golden brown. Remove walnuts from skillets and spread on plate to cool slightly.
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Step2In blender or food processor, place 1/3 cup toasted walnuts and remaining dressing ingredients. Cover and blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth.
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Step3In large bowl, toss remaining 1/3 cup toasted walnuts and salad ingredients. Pour dressing over salad mixture; toss gently until salad is evenly coated.
Nutrition
250
Calories
23g
Total Fat
5g
Protein
5g
Total Carbohydrate
2g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 250
- Calories from Fat
- 210
- Total Fat
- 23g
- 36%
- Saturated Fat
- 4g
- 21%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 10mg
- 3%
- Sodium
- 240mg
- 10%
- Potassium
- 320mg
- 9%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 5g
- 2%
- Dietary Fiber
- 3g
- 10%
- Sugars
- 2g
- Protein
- 5g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 50%
- 50%
- Vitamin C
- 30%
- 30%
- Calcium
- 10%
- 10%
- Iron
- 8%
- 8%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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