Romaine, Gorgonzola, Grape And Walnut Salad
This delightful salad combines the rich flavors of walnut, olive oil, balsamic and sherry vinegars, and a mix of fresh ingredients, creating a harmonious and satisfying dish. A perfect blend of textures and flavors, this salad is sure to impress your guests.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 7 Tbs. walnut oil
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbs. sherry vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 cup walnuts, preferably halves
- 3 heads romaine lettuce, leaves separated and torn
- into bite-size pieces
- 6 small ripe figs, quartered through stem ends
- (optional)
- 1 cup red or black seedless grapes, halved
- (optional)
- 2 small pears, quartered, cored and thinly sliced
- (optional)
- 1/2 to 2/3 lb. Gorgonzola dolcelatte cheese, at
- room temperature, broken into bite-size
- pieces
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350°F.
- To make the walnut vinaigrette, in a bowl, whisk together the walnut and olive oils, balsamic and sherry vinegars, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven. Transfer to a small bowl, add 3 Tbs. of the vinaigrette, toss lightly and let stand for 15 minutes before assembling the salad.
- Place the torn romaine in a large bowl. Add the marinated walnuts and drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette. Toss well. Divide among chilled individual plates and top with the figs, grapes or pears and the cheese, dividing all the ingredients evenly, and serve. Serves 6.
Yield
Serves 6.
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