Romaine, Apple, and Gorgonzola Salad

Submitted by Luby Luby Luby

"The combination of these ingredients make for a very unusual flavor. A nice change from the usual salads."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• Dijon Vinaigrette

• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper

• Salad

• 1⁄2 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite size pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup crumbled gorgonzola

directions

1. For Vinaigrette: Whisk together all ingredients except oil.
2. Add olive oil in a stream and whisk until emulsified then set aside.
3. In small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
4. Add sugar and walnuts and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
5. In large bowl mix Romaine lettuce, apples and cheese.
6. Add walnut butter mixture to lettuce.
7. Pour Dijon vinaigrette over lettuce, mixing well.

Reviews

[woodland hues]

Thanks for posting this recipe. It was exactly what I was looking for, and the two of us enjoyed it immensely. There was nothing to change, really, except I used a new crop apple - Sunrise - which wasn't as tart as Granny Smith but still terrific. My compliments to you, Luby.

 

[Stuffed]

Now that I've tried this recipe, which at first I didn't think that I'd enjoy, I find myself craving it. I love the candied effect that the walnuts take on, it's such a great treat. I added a few things to the vinaigrette like minced garlic, and an egg white. I heard of one of my favorite Italian resturants does that with their house vinaigrette. I love love love this salad