How to Make Spinach-Gorganzola Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spinach-Gorgonzola salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish for a dinner party. This salad is packed with flavor and texture, and is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. With the combination of the earthy spinach, creamy gorgonzola cheese, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is a true delight for the taste buds.

Spinach-Gorgonzola salad is also incredibly easy to make, and can be prepared in just a few minutes. The simpli...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 1 pound thickly sliced honey-smoked bacon
  • 2 bunches baby spinach leaves
  • ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
  • Place the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir for a few minutes, just until they are fragrant and lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned and crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Reserve a thin layer of bacon grease in the pan. Stir in about 1/4 cup of the dressing, and turn the heat to medium. Add the onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and crumble the bacon into the pan. Stir in the remaining dressing, and heat through.
  • Place the spinach in a large bowl. Pour the warmed dressing with bacon and onion over the spinach, then sprinkle with pine nuts and gorgonzola cheese.
  • Nutrition

    695 cal.

    • Total Fat: 61g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 1299mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 243mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1267mg