Baby Greens with a Warm Gorgonzola Dressing

Recipesfull introduces to you: New Year's Recipes. (Baby Greens with a Warm Gorgonzola Dressing). This was the result of an attempt to imitate a salad dressing at a restaurant. I did modify it to include bacon and I serve it warm. The dressing is also fantastic over gnocchi or tortellini.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Baby Greens with a Warm Gorgonzola Dressing

Ingredients

4 slices bacon

¾ cup olive oil

⅓ cup red wine vinegar

¼ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 clove garlic

minced

2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

6 cups mixed baby greens

2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

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Directions

Step 1

Place the bacon in a large deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until evenly browned about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.

Step 2

Combine the olive oil red wine vinegar white sugar salt garlic and Gorgonzola cheese in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm gently.

Step 3

Toss the baby greens almonds and crumbled bacon together in a salad bowl; drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Baby Greens with a Warm Gorgonzola Dressing

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 361.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.6g 11%

Carbohydrates: 11.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 8.8g

Fat: 33.3g 51%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 32%

Cholesterol: 16.6mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 1564.6IU 31%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 9mg 15%

Folate: 64.3mcg 16%

Calcium: 87.2mg 9%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 20.8mg 7%

Potassium: 239.5mg 7%

Sodium: 634.1mg 25%

Calories From Fat: 299.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.