Spicy Walnut Blue Cheese and Blood Orange Salad

By Derek Campanile, Dad with a Pan
Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1/4 salad
Meal
Lunch

DESCRIPTION

“This Spicy Walnut Blue Cheese and Blood Orange Salad has everything you can ask for in a salad. It’s savory, spicy, with a little sweet and tartness. The perfect flavor combo for a light lunch or dinner.” – Derek Campanile, Dad with a Pan
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
5 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Calories
600
Total Fat
53
Saturated Fat
9
Trans Fat
53
Cholesterol
15
Sodium
850
Carbohydrates
21
Protein
13

Ingredients

Spicy Walnuts

  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5-6 dried Japanese peppers (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle seasoning or chipotle powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed pepper flakes

Walnut Vinaigrette

  • 1/3 cup walnut halves
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)

Salad

  • 16 ounces spring mix salad
  • 3 ounces blue cheese
  • 2 blood oranges

Preparation

  1. For the spicy walnuts: Heat small skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts, olive oil, peppers and seasonings. Cook and stir 5 minutes. Let rest on a paper towel.
  2. For the vinaigrette: place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  3. Slice blood oranges, removing the peel. Top salad with blood oranges, walnuts, blue cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve.