Herbs Gorgonzola And Dried Cherry Summer Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The mixture of ingredients is a taste explosion. This simple combination of leafy green lettuce, sweet red onion, sliced apple, roasted pecans or walnuts and dried cherries tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette can serve as a main lunch entrée or on the side in a more extravagant meal. Read more . Inspired by Herb! You will love this. 230 Ingredients:
1 head of leafy green lettuce, washed, dried, and torn to bite-size pieces. |
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced . |
1 granny smith apple, peeled and thinly sliced . |
1/2 cup roasted pecans ( or walnuts) |
1/4 cup dried cherries |
raspberry vinaigrette..see below |
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese ( or maytag blue!) |
Directions:
1. Toss the lettuce, onion, apple, pecans and cherries in a large salad bowl. Pour on enough dressing to coat and toss the salad. Garnish with gorgonzola cheese before serving.
2. Rasberry vinagrette:
3. You may use a bottled all-natural raspberry vinaigrette or make a quick and easy homemade version by whisking together:
4. 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
5. 2 to 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
6. 1 clove minced garlic
7. sea salt, to taste
8. ground pepper, to taste
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