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Red Grape and Walnut Salad with Gorgonzola. Christmas salad

Red Grape and Walnut Salad with Gorgonzola

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 cups mixed baby greens
  • 2 cups red seedless grapes halved
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Toast the walnut halves in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring often, until they smell nutty and darken slightly; tip onto a plate to cool.
  • Whisk the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey and salt in a small bowl until the dressing looks smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Pile the mixed greens onto a wide serving platter.
  • Scatter the halved grapes, toasted walnuts, crumbled Gorgonzola and sliced celery over the greens.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the top just before serving.
  • Toss gently at the table with salad servers so the grapes stay whole and the cheese doesn't turn to paste.

Good to Know

Toast the walnuts and make the dressing up to 3 days ahead; keep everything else separate until just before serving.