Radicchio, Cucumber, and Gorgonzola Salad by Nancy T. Maar
This is a colorful combination. It makes an excellent side with fish or shellfish. It's is also sugar-free, healthy, and delicious!You can garnish with nuts or fresh herbs from your garden.
Yields 4 servings; serving size 1 cup, loosely arranged
Calories: 358.43
Protein: 6.04 grams
Carbohydrates: 7.07 grams
Sugar: 3.27 grams
Fat: 35.78 grams
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup Basic Mayonnaise (page 238)
1 teaspoon Splenda
Salt and pepper to taste
8″ English, seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
2 heads of radicchio, shredded
½ cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh herbs for garnish
½ cup toasted walnuts, pecans, or pine nuts for garnish
Cheese Topped Salads
Adding cheese to a salad is all about contrasting the soft with the sharp. Add a sharp blue cheese to a soft flavor, such as a pear or peach, or add a soft cheese flavor, such as Jarlsberg, to a lemony dressing.
