Apple-and-Gorgonzola Salad With Maple Dressing

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Prep Time:
10 Mins
Yield:
6 servings (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups)
Jerry Gulley II
December 2005
RECIPE BY Health

Light and refreshing, this easy apple-and-gorgonzola salad is a terrific mix of sweet, tart, salty, and savory flavors. 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 cups bagged prewashed European mixed salad greens
  • 2 large sliced Red Delicious apples
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 179
  • Fat 9g
  • Satfat 2g
  • Monofat 4g
  • Polyfat 3g
  • Protein 4g
  • Carbohydrate 22g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Cholesterol 10mg
  • Iron 1mg
  • Sodium 162mg
  • Calcium 107mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine first 5 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk.

Step 2

Combine greens and apple in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle salad with Gorgonzola cheese and pecans.

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