Gorgonzola-Walnut Salad

Yummy, yummy, yummy on the tummy, tummy, tummy.   This is good for your lunch or for dinner.   Make sure you leave some of the candied walnuts for the salad, because you may want to eat them all as a snack.

                

GORGONZOLA-WALNUT SALAD
(serves 4)

Ingredients:
*1/2 cup walnut halves
*1/4 cup white sugar
*1 (6 ounce bag) your favorite salad greens
*1/2 cup dried cranberries
*1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
*1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
*1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette (I make my own)
*1 tablespoon white vinegar
*1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:
~Place walnuts & sugar in a medium skittle over medium heat.
~Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts.
~Remove from heat.
~Spread on a cookie sheet sprayed with a cooking spray, to cool.
~In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette, vinegar & olive oil together.
~In a large bowl, mix salad greens, cranberries, strawberries & cheese.
~Mix in vinaigrette mixture.
~Add candied walnuts & toss again.

Variation:
Add sliced, roasted chicken

Hint:
`if making ahead of time, don't add vinaigrette dressing until ready to serve.