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)
By Laura Zapalowski
November 2008
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

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

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 101
  • Caloriesfromfat 54%
  • Fat 6.1g
  • Satfat 1.6g
  • Monofat 3g
  • Polyfat 1.1g
  • Protein 2.9g
  • Carbohydrate 10.4g
  • Fiber 2.3g
  • Cholesterol 4mg
  • Iron 1.3mg
  • Sodium 187mg
  • Calcium 54mg

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.

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Ratings & Reviews

Meh

LisaEJ
May 19, 2015
My husband liked it, but I thought the salad dressing just tasted like sugar water.  I had hoped for more

sukeedog's Review

DENA29
November 02, 2013
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Golfgirl91
February 17, 2013
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lrenfroe's Review

lucy71
December 23, 2012
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

lrenfroe
February 12, 2011
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

stlarchitect27
January 17, 2010
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

cjmelt76
December 14, 2009
This recipe truly lives up to the reviewers' 5-star ratings. Wow! It is now a staple in our house.

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susu911
May 24, 2009
I used fresh arugula from the garden instead of spinach and cashews in place of pistachios. Yummy!

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sukeedog
March 14, 2009
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

mcwamsley
March 06, 2009
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.