Ingredients
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5 cups baby romaine leaves or 5 cups mesclun
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1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved
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3 1/2 ounces quality gorgonzola, crumbled
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1/2 cup candied walnuts or 1/2 cup candied pecans, halves (may purchase or make Candied Walnuts)
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1/3 cup fresh orange juice
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place baby romaine leaves in a salad bowl and top with sliced grapes, candied nuts and crumbled gorgonzola (if making your own candied nuts do this step first so they have a moment to cool).
- Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, basil, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Serve dressing with salad.