Romaine, Apple, and Gorgonzola Salad |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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The combination of these ingredients make for a very unusual flavor. A nice change from the usual salads. Ingredients:
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 |
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.
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