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Orange, Fig, and Gorgonzola Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite salads to make when I want something elegant but totally effortless. Sweet orange segments, creamy Gorgonzola, and tender fresh figs come together on crisp romaine for a combination that feels fancy enough for guests yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner. The best part? You need just fifteen minutes and zero cooking. Oranges are packed with vitamin C to boost your immune system, and the whole thing comes together so quickly that you'll have time to set a nice table before serving. It's the kind of salad that makes you feel like you really tried, even though you barely did anything at all.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 22 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 22 oranges - peeled, pith removed, and cut into segments
- ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese½ cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 22 fresh figs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¼ cup vinaigrette dressing, or to taste¼ cup vinaigrette dressing, or to taste
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Combine lettuce, oranges, Gorgonzola cheese, and figs in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
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