Strawberry Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing

Strawberry Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing Gorgonzola dolce is a creamy blue cheese from the north of Italy. It is milder and less salty than French Roquefort. It makes a tart, creamy dressing for this salad of tender lettuce and sliced spring berries. The slight bitterness of watercress adds a note of contrast. The optional toasted almonds provide both crunch and sweetness. Ingredient List Serves 6 Dressing • 1/4 cup Gorgonzola dolce cheese, softened to room temperature • 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt • 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice • 1 Tbs. vegetable oil • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Salad • 1 large head butter lettuce or 2 heads Bibb lettuce, rinsed, dried and separated (about 8 cups) • 1 bunch watercress, washed and stemmed, optional • 18 fresh large mint leaves, cut into thin strips • 1 pint basket or 2 cups strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced • Salt to taste • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional To make Dressing: 1. Put cheese into food processor, and process until soft and smooth. Whisk in yogurt, lemon juice and oil. If too thick, whisk in 1 Tbs. water. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. To make Salad: 2. Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Put lettuce, watercress, if using, mint and berries into bowl, and season with salt. Add dressing, toss well and arrange on salad plates. Garnish with toasted almonds, if using. Nutritional Information Per SERVING: Calories: 90, Protein: 4g, Total fat: 6g, Saturated fat: 2g, Carbs: 7g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium 115mg, Fiber 1g, Sugars: 4g

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