Green Bean and Gorgonzola Salad
This refreshing salad combines crisp green beans, tangy gorgonzola cheese, and a zesty vinaigrette.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
- Red wine vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon
- Dried cranberries - 1/4 cup
- Walnuts - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Red onion - 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Gorgonzola cheese - 1/2 cup, crumbled
- Green beans - 1 pound, trimmed
Let's Get Started
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, combine the green beans, gorgonzola cheese, red onion, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 5g
