Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette

A tasty summery salad made with fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette! Easy and delicious!

Step: 1

Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.

Step: 2

In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.

Step: 3

In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.

Step: 4

Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

Per Serving: 368 calories; protein 5.2g; carbohydrates 22.9g; fat 30.1g; cholesterol 7.5mg; sodium 127.8mg.

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