Romaine And Gorgonzola Salad Recipe

Romaine And Gorgonzola Salad is simply a delicious side dish recipe. A deadly combination of romaine and gorgonzola will surely tempt you to prepare this Romaine And Gorgonzola Salad dish on every party!

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyServings8
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter2 Teaspoon
 Sugar1 Tablespoon
 Kosher salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Ground black pepper1/2 Teaspoon
 Cayenne pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 Water1 Teaspoon
 Pecans2/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon
 Red wine vinegar1 Tablespoon
 Olive oil1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 3 heads romaine, torn in bite-size pieces
 `6 ounces Gorgonzola cheese

Directions

Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
Add the sugar, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and water; cook until mixture bubbles.
Add the pecans and cook for about 5 minutes or until pecans begin to caramelize and are well coated, stirring constantly.
Spread the pecans on a baking sheet to cool completely.
Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
Add the olive oil gradually, whisking until blended.
Add the romaine and pecans to the olive oil mixture and toss to combine.
Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese over the top.
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