Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola, Pistachios, and Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette

Name: Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola, Pistachios, and Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup spinach mixture and 2 teaspoons nuts)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup red pepper jelly; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 cups fresh baby spinach; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 1/4 cup dry-roasted pistachios

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Spinach Salad with Gorgonzola, Pistachios, and Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette

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6 servings (serving size: 1 cup spinach mixture and 2 teaspoons nuts)

Red pepper jelly adds a snappy note to the vinaigrette that makes this simple salad memorable. You can prepare the vinaigrette earlier in the day and refrigerate; let it come to room temperature before tossing it with the spinach.

Ingredients

1/4 cup red pepper jelly
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 cups fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup dry-roasted pistachios

How to Make It

Step 1

Place jelly in a 1-cup glass measure. Microwave at HIGH 30 seconds. Add cider vinegar, oil, salt, and black pepper, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Combine spinach and cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle vinegar mixture over spinach mixture; toss well. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve immediately.

Ratings & Reviews

Meh

2015-05-19T17:39:43-04:00 LisaEJ

My husband liked it, but I thought the salad dressing just tasted like sugar water. I had hoped for more

sukeedog's Review

2013-11-02T11:12:38-04:00 DENA29

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Golfgirl91's Review

2013-02-17T12:26:08-05:00 Golfgirl91

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lrenfroe's Review

2012-12-23T13:25:13-05:00 lucy71

This salad is outstanding and very easy! I use an arugula/spinach mix instead of just spinach but everything else is the same. My entire family loves it!!

LisaEJ's Review

2011-02-11T22:18:36-05:00 lrenfroe

Made for my husband's birthday - huge hit! Added thinly sliced red onion. Served with pan seared salmon and twice baked potatoes....and a bottle of Schweiger Vineyards Extended Family Cuvee. Delicious! Great flavor combination.

mcwamsley's Review

2010-01-16T22:01:39-05:00 stlarchitect27

Very tasty, but I felt it needed a little something more. Maybe red onions, cherry tomatoes....something. I will make it again, perhaps with modifications. I served it with Tourtiere, and it was a lovely accompaniment.

badamshoover's Review

2009-12-14T01:53:16-05:00 cjmelt76

This recipe truly lives up to the reviewers' 5-star ratings. Wow! It is now a staple in our house.

cjmelt76's Review

2009-05-24T17:20:32-04:00 susu911

I used fresh arugula from the garden instead of spinach and cashews in place of pistachios. Yummy!

susu911's Review

2009-03-13T23:36:09-04:00 sukeedog

My family loved this salad. It is great for a special occasion or family meal. I used almonds instead of pistachios and feta instead of gorgonzola just because that's what I had on hand. The dressing would be good on any kind of green salad. I will make this one again!

DENA29's Review

2009-03-06T18:45:43-05:00 mcwamsley

THIS IS ONE RECIPE I MAKE OVER AND OVER. EVERYONE LOVES IT. BEING EASY TO PREPARE AND GOOD FOR YOU, MAKES IS A GREAT SIDE DISH ALSO.

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