Baby Spinach Gorgonzola & Fresh Raspberry Salad I Made It

Baby Spinach Gorgonzola & Fresh Raspberry Salad

DIZ3 8 years ago
Recipe: Baby Spinach Gorgonzola And Fresh Raspberry Salad
By: Luisascatering
Date: 5/1/16

Most of you know that balsamic isn’t my favorite. I made this with hubby in mind. He loves salads that are unique and paired with different flavors. I even did something daring with this first time recipe and invited a friend over for dinner. Gasp! Who knew this little salad would dominate the entire evening. Hubby loved it and our friend wasn’t leaving here until I gave him the recipe. For the dressing, I pulled out the good bottle of balsamic vinegar that is reserved for special occasions. One thing I always do with salads is serve the dressing on the side. Everyone agreed the dressing was the best part, but a little bit goes a long way. Just a few drizzles were all that was necessary. Long story short, I boxed up all of the leftover salad, attached the recipe, and sent our friend merrily on his way. Another keeper from Luisascatering! Here are the comments I left on the recipe:

"Did you say company was coming? Love the simplicity, colorful presentation, and complex flavors that are complementary to one another. Maybe not suitable to every palate, but this little salad will surely impress those with adventurous eating habits. When I made this, our dinner guest wasn’t leaving without the recipe! Thank you, Luisascatering, for sharing another one of your fabulous recipes!"
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bakerme 8 years ago said:

That looks absolutely delicious, DIZ! I hate balsamic vinegar, too, but LOVE this one that Mommyluvs2cook recommended:

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/vsop-balsamic-vinegar/?pkey=e%7Cbalsamic%2Bvinegar%7C74%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C13&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH

It's sweet enough that I drizzle it over salads straight from the bottle, so I know it will be great in this recipe. Saved!

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DIZ3 8 years ago said:

Hi, Bakerme! I remember you two talking about the better quality balsamic. That would work great for this because it says to use an "aged" balsamic. I just checked and the balsamic I have is also from Williams Sonoma! Someone gave it to me as a hostess gift. It's really sweet and thick like a syrup. I wouldn't use it in regular cooking, but thought it would be good on a salad. Must be because our friend sure raved!

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mommyluvs2cook 8 years ago said:

This is just my kind of salad! I am like you husband DIZ, I love different and daring salads. I have to have diversity in my life lol :) Another great picture!

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frankieanne 8 years ago said:

What is gorgonzola like? I don't even remember seeing it! It sure is a gorgeous, colorful salad.

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DIZ3 8 years ago said:

Thanks, Mommyluvs2cook! I'll bet you would really like this one.

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DIZ3 8 years ago said:

Thanks, Frankieanne! Gorgonzola is just another variety of blue cheese. I actually like it better. It doesn't seem as strong, IMO.

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bakerme 8 years ago said:

DIZ, a friend used a crumbled white cheese in a salad that was very creamy and smooth, almost like cream cheese, and we loved it, but I don't know if it was gorgonzola or goat's cheese. What's the difference between the two?

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frankieanne 8 years ago said:

Is it one of those stinky cheeses? :)

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DIZ3 8 years ago said:

Bakerme, I don't know what your friend would have used. Gorgonzola tastes like a mild blue cheese. I would put goat cheese in the category with feta, but much stronger. I've only had goat cheese once and that was enough. A lot of people like it, but I thought it had a "stinky" goat taste. Will never eat again! I do, however, like feta.

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DIZ3 8 years ago said:

Frankieanne, I guess blue cheese is considered a stinky cheese. Gorgonzola tastes just like blue cheese. Most people would never know the difference unless someone told them.

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mommyluvs2cook 8 years ago said:

I love feta, and like only the mild blue cheeses. Cannot stand goat cheese though as much as I'd like to. Blech!

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bakerme 8 years ago said:

Thanks, DIZ. I HATE blue cheese and feta and both, pardon the blunt description, taste (to me) like the taste left in your mouth after you've thrown up - yuk!

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frankieanne 8 years ago said:

I don't care for blue cheese. I had feta once because it was served to me in a salad and I was being polite. I thought it was pretty good but I need to try it again to make certain. :-P

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luisascatering 8 years ago said:

Thank you for the sweet review! Happy it was enjoyed :-)

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