Gorgonzola and Grape Salad Recipe

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Gorgonzola and Grape Salad
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  1. Dressing: Place red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and garlic cloves in a blender and pulse on high speed. Add the shallots and slowly incorporate the extra-virgin olive oil while blender is on high speed. Finish seasoning with black pepper and allow the dressing to sit for 24 hours, refrigerated, before using.
  2. For the candied garlic: Coat a sheet pan with oil for the finished garlic. Place the garlic and water in a large saute pan over medium to high heat. Boil the cloves until they are cooked through but still firm to the touch and still maintain their shape. This takes about 8 minutes. By this time the water should be all the way or close to being evaporated. At this point, add the sugar in with the garlic cloves and continue to cook over medium heat while stirring occasionally. After a couple of minutes the sugar will begin to caramelize. At this point it is important that the garlic be stirred constantly so they become evenly coated with the caramelized sugar. Continue to caramelize the garlic until golden to dark golden brown. This process happens very quickly so stay alert. Turn the garlic out onto the greased sheet pan and cool.
  3. For the salad: Place the grapes, Gorgonzola and candied garlic in a large mixing bowl. Add 3/4 cup of dressing. You want enough dressing in the bowl to fully saturate the cheese and grape mixture. Add the lettuce and toss your salad. Taste for seasoning.
  4. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1108.21 Kcal (4640 kJ)
Calories from fat 991.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 110.16g 169%
Cholesterol 29.58mg 10%
Sodium 1723.25mg 72%
Potassium 343.35mg 7%
Total Carbs 24.37g 8%
Sugars 15.6g 62%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 6%
Protein 10.12g 20%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 254.8mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 338.85 Kcal (1419 kJ)
Calories from fat 303.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.68g 169%
Cholesterol 9.04mg 10%
Sodium 526.91mg 72%
Potassium 104.98mg 7%
Total Carbs 7.45g 8%
Sugars 4.77g 62%
Dietary Fiber 0.43g 6%
Protein 3.09g 20%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 0.1mg 3%
Calcium 77.9mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.1
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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