Spinach, Gorgonzola, Cranberry Salad & Walnut Dressing : Different Tastes & Recipes

gorgonzola cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: blue cheese

Feta offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition.

Prepare the ingredients for the salad and dressing.

In a blender, add one whole shallot.

Add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the blender.

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the blender.

Pour in champagne vinegar to the blender.

Blend the shallots, mustard, sugar, and vinegar until combined.

Slowly add walnut oil to the mixture while blending to emulsify.

Add about 1/2 cup of crumbled gorgonzola cheese to the blender.

Add a couple of dashes of white pepper to the mixture.

Blend until the dressing is thickened.

Taste the dressing and add about 3/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, adjusting to taste.

Prepare the salad by combining spinach, gorgonzola, walnuts, and cranberries in a bowl.

Serve the salad with the walnut dressing.

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