Walnut Gorgonzola Salad (Low FODMAP)

20 Minutes prep • Low FODMAP • Gluten-free • Vegetarian • Serves 4 • Ok to make ahead: Steps 1-3

This is a wonderful salad that is a nice change from the standard fare. The combination of the walnuts and the walnut oil gives the salad a rich and delicious flavor that is balanced by the sweet balsamic vinegar and the tangy gorgonzola. I used a combination of spinach, arugula, and romaine (for some crunch), but you could use spring mix or whatever you like. Enjoy this salad as a vegetarian main course or as a perfect side for grilled meat (steak in particular!)

Ingredients: Salad

4 cups mixed salad greens (spring mix or a combination of what you have on hand)

1 green onion (green part only) finely chopped

3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

4 ounces of gorgonzola crumbles

1 medium stalk of celery, sliced (optional)

Ingredients: Walnut Vinaigrette

1/4 cup roasted walnut oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

(1) Prepare: Wash and spin dry the lettuce. Chop the green onion greens, the celery (if using), and the walnuts.

(2) Make the dressing: Put all dressing ingredients in a small jar or bowl and shake or whisk to combine.

(3) Make the salad: Layer the salad greens in the bowl and then add the rest of the salad ingredients.

Make-ahead note: At this point, you may put the whole salad bowl in the refrigerator for an hour or two until you’re ready to serve.

(4) Add the dressing: Drizzle with about half the dressing. Toss and taste. Add more dressing if you like.

(5) Finish: Sprinkle lightly with about 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper.

(6) Plate and serve: Serve on its own or as a delicious side for grilled beef, chicken, or pork.

Eat and enjoy every bite because you can!

Recipe note: I use Diamond Crystal Kosher salt in all my recipes because it has a wonderful flat and crisp flake that tastes delicious. It is also the least salty salt available so you can use it more liberally as a seasoning than you can table salt or sea salt. If you use another type of salt, you may need to reduce the amount so it is not over-salted. 

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