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