A winter salad - spinach, apple, gorgonzola and candied walnuts
User Reviews
5
10 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
692 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Italian
A winter salad - spinach, apple, gorgonzola and candied walnuts
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A flavour packed Winter salad made with baby spinach, red apple, creamy Gorgonzola cheese and candied walnuts.
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Ingredients
- 7 oz (200g) spinach
- 1 apple thinly sliced, red delicious variety
- 4.5 oz (130g) gorgonzola at room temperature
- 1/2 pomegranate , arils removed
- 5.2 oz (150g) streaky bacon 2 slices per person, or pancetta strips
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 cup (80g) walnuts halves
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 oz (30g) butter
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Add the walnut halves, sugar, chilli flakes, paprika, pinch of salt and butter in a small pan. Let the sugar and butter melt together for a couple of minutes, stir to coat the walnuts, make sure the sugar doesn’t burn.
- Transfer the walnuts straight away to a sheet of baking paper and separate the walnuts so they don’t stick together, set aside.
- Place the bacon or pancetta under a hot grill and grill until crispy on each side, drain on kitchen paper.
- To make the dressing put the olive and vinegar in a large mixing bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk together until homogenized. Add half the of gorgonzola and mash it with a fork until it’s mixed in with the rest of the dressing (there will be a few lumps but don’t be discouraged).
- Add the spinach to the dressing, toss the spinach until it’s evenly coated in the dressing.
- Divide the dressed spinach in serving bowls then top with equal amounts of apple, gorgonzola, pomegranate, bacon pieces and walnuts. Top with a grinding of pepper and serve.
Notes
- Don't worry about the look of the dressing. it works.
- The Gorgonzola must be at room temperature (very important).
- Cut or tear the bacon or pancetta into smaller pieces before sprinkling over the salad.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
692kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
798mg
(33%)
Potassium
657mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
5270IU
(105%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
247mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 692 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 692kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 798mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 657mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 5270IU | 105% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
10 reviews
Excellent
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