Gorgonzola Cheese Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

The distinctive flavor of Gorgonzola cheese asserts itself boldly in a creamy dressing tossed with leaf lettuce, walnuts, and diced avocado.

Ingredients

8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 heads Boston lettuce, cored and shredded
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup walnuts

Directions

1 Place the Gorgonzola cheese, oregano, garlic, tarragon, basil, olive oil, milk, and vinegar in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
2 In a large bowl, toss the Gorgonzola dressing with lettuce, avocado, and walnuts.