Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette
Description
This summery salad is made with salad greens, fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup walnut halves
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10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula
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2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
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1/2 cup sliced red onion
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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2/3 cup orange juice
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1/4 cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Directions
1
Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
2
In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
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.
4
Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.