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Best Salad: Gorgonzola Apple Cherry Bacon Bliss

Discover the Best Salad Ever, a vibrant mix of Gorgonzola, apples, cherries, bacon and nuts, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Lettuce (mix of romaine and arugula)
  • 1 medium Apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji) Chop just before serving
  • 1 cup Cherries (or Dried Cranberries) Tart cherries bring a burst of flavor
For the Creamy Element
  • 4 oz Gorgonzola Cheese Substitute with feta if preferred
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Pecans Can substitute with walnuts
  • 6 slices Bacon Turkey bacon is a lower-fat option
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Tongs
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. Rinse greens under cold water and tear into bite-sized pieces. Let dry in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Slice apples into thin wedges and add along with Gorgonzola, cherries, pecans, and bacon. Mix gently.
  3. In a small bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, sugar, and olive oil. Whisk until combined and sugar is dissolved.
  4. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  5. Serve salad immediately in individual bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and serve immediately after dressing to maintain crispness and flavor.

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