California Pizza Kitchen Romaine-Watercress Salad W/ Balsamic-B

Name: California Pizza Kitchen Romaine-Watercress Salad W/ Balsamic-B
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 large fresh basil leaves; 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 lb gorgonzola, crumbled; 3/4 cup olive oil, mild flavored; 1 head romaine lettuce, cleaned and chopped; 1 bunch watercress, cleaned and cut bite-size; 8 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled; 2 cups walnuts, shelled halves

Submitted by Pam-I-Am

"Someone on Zaar said that CPK is not serving this salad anymore and wanted the recipe. I happen to have the recipe and I'm happy to post it here so these salad lovers can again have their 'fix.' This recipe serves 4 entree size servings or 8 side servings."

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photo by Shannon Holmes

Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

Balsamic-Basil Vinaigrette
8 large fresh basil leaves
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¹⁄₄ lb gorgonzola, crumbled
³⁄₄ cup olive oil, mild flavored
Romaine-Watercress Salad
1 head romaine lettuce, cleaned and chopped
1 bunch watercress, cleaned and cut bite-size
8 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
2 cups walnuts, shelled halves

directions

In a blender, process basil, gorgonzola and vinegar. Then, on a slower speed, blend in oil briefly. Set aside in refrigerator to chill.
Later, in a large mixing bowl, combine the greens.
Add dressing and toss to coat all leaves.
Transfer the dressed greens to several chilled serving plates. Top each with equal amounts of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts.

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Reviews

I MISSED THIS SALAD FOR YEARS! SO GREAT TO REDISCOVER. Made this salad for a party and people raved. simple and delicious. thanks HM

Howard M.
I have never eaten at CPK, but this is one tasty salad. The only thing that I would change is to maybe add sliced strawberries, thinly sliced Granny Smith apple or some dried cranberries. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

Shannon Holmes
Yummy!!! Thanks

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