• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Genetic Chef

  • RECIPES
  • ABOUT
  • SHOP
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Amazon
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • RECIPES
  • ABOUT
  • SHOP
    • Amazon
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • RECIPES
    • ABOUT
    • SHOP
    • Amazon
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
  • ×
    • Caprese pasta salad in a bowl with a basil garnish.
      A Simple Caprese Pasta Salad
    • A side view of a sliced smores bar.
      Easy To Make Gooey Chewy S'mores Bars
    • A mason jar of lemon garlic steak marinade with lemons and garlic cloves.
      The Best Lemon Garlic Steak Marinade In Existence
    • Basil vinaigrette in a jar with garlic cloves and a spoon resting on a dish.
      A Simply Amazing Basil Vinaigrette
    • Spinach and Feta Stuffed Portabello Mushroom on a black plate.
      Spinach and Feta Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
    • A skillet of ground beef with porcini mushrooms garnished with green onions.
      Super Easy Ground Beef With Onions And Mushrooms
    • Half of a lemon olive oil cake with sliced lemons.
      An Amazing Lemon Olive Oil Cake - No Mixer
    • Roasted asparagus with Parmesan on a baking sheet.
      Easy Delicious Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
    • Sautéed broccoli with garlic and crushed red pepper.
      Quick Simple Sautéed Broccoli With Garlic
    • A sour cream coffee cake with two slices cut.
      A Sour Cream Coffee Cake Worth The Calories
    • Greek lemon potatoes in an oval baking dish.
      Greek Lemon Potatoes - Ellinikos Lemoni Patatas
    • A spatula lifting a serving of New England baked haddock.
      New England Baked Haddock
    Home » Salads

    A Simple Pistachio Gorgonzola and Cranberry Salad

    Published: Aug 2, 2022 · by Natalie · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our privacy policy. · Leave a Comment

    RECIPE PRINT PIN

    A simple pistachio gorgonzola and cranberry salad with a white balsamic vinaigrette is a delicious salad that’s crunchy from the lettuce and pistachios, smooth and velvety from the gorgonzola, and slightly chewy, tangy, and sweet, from the dried cranberries. Then, it’s all tossed in a light white vinaigrette. This sets the palette for any meal or makes a fabulous light meal all on its own.

    A bowl of pistachio gorgonzola and cranberry salad.

    I tried this salad at a restaurant and couldn’t get enough of it. Of course it had to be good because the price was ridiculous. I recreated it at home, and for the price I paid for the salad, you can buy a block of gorgonzola and the rest of the ingredients and eat this salad all day long.

    Crumbled gorgonzola cheese, cranberries, and pistachios on top of romaine lettuce.

    All it takes is some chopped romaine lettuce that is topped with crumbled gorgonzola (add as much as you want) a good handful of roasted pistachios, and another handful of dried cranberries. Don't forget the red onion. Sounds simple, almost too simple, right? Now toss that all together.

    When slicing the red onion, make sure to thinly slice it. I mean as thin as you can. This is a delicate salad and if you have thick slices of onion, it will throw the whole thing off and it won't taste like it should. The onion's purpose is to give a nice bite and contrast to the blue cheese. It's delicious.

    As for the white balsamic vinaigrette, it’s very simple. We’ll use some good extra virgin olive oil. Use the good stuff here. Add a little white balsamic vinegar, a little honey and Dijon, salt, and pepper. Combine, pour it over the salad, and toss. Use as much or as little as you like. Pretty simple, right?

    A small bowl of white balsamic vinaigrette.

    This is a great salad that’s light, refreshing, and delicious. For a light, delicious meal, I halve the recipe and eat the entire bowl!

    Love this pistachio gorgonzola cranberry salad? Try:

    • Spinach watermelon feta salad with lime vinaigrette
    • Sweet and tangy cucumber salad
    • Mexican street corn salad
    • Sonoma chicken salad
    • Peruvian oil and vinegar potato salad
    • Macaroni salad
    • Spinach and cheese pasta salad
    • Quinoa Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
    A bowl of pistachio gorgonzola and cranberry salad.

    Life is too short for mediocre food.

    Have you seen these?

    • A skillet of garlic butter kale rice.
      A Simple Delicious Garlic Butter Kale Rice
    • A white bowl of Guinness beef stew with crusty bread.
      An Incredible Guinness Beef Stew
    • Chicken pot pie being scooped out with a serving spoon.
      The Best Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Ever
    • A bowl of rice pilaf.
      Quick And Easy Rice Pilaf
    Cranberries, gorgonzola cheese, pistachios, and romaine lettuce in a bowl.

    A Simple Pistachio Gorgonzola and Cranberry Salad

    PRINT RECIPE PIN RECIPE SAVE RECIPESaved!
    A simple pistachio gorgonzola and cranberry salad with a white balsamic vinaigrette is a delicious salad that’s crunchy from the lettuce and pistachios, smooth and velvety from the gorgonzola, and slightly chewy, tangy, and sweet, from the dried cranberries. Then, it’s all tossed in a light white vinaigrette. This sets the palette for any meal or makes a fabulous light meal all on its own.
    Serves 2 as a meal or 4 - 6 as a side.
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Author: Natalie Gregory

    Ingredients

    Salad:

    • 2 heads Romaine lettuce chopped
    • 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese crumbled
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • ¼ cup pistachios
    • ½ small red onion thinly sliced

    Two Minute White Balsamic Vinaigrette:

    • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • kosher salt to taste I use ½ teaspoon
    • pepper to taste
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    Salad:

    • Add all the salad ingredients into a large bowl and toss. Drizzle with as much of the white balsamic vinaigrette as you wish. Toss to coat. Serve.

    White Balsamic Vinaigrette:

    • Add all into a mason jar and shake it until it’s emulsified. Store any remaining in the refrigerator. Lasts for weeks.
    Did You Love This Recipe?Buy Me A Cup Of Coffee Thank You!

    Nutritional Information

    I don't post the nutritional value because I don't trust the accuracy of the nutritional apps. I’m not a nutritionist and don't want to post misinformation.

    Did you make this recipe?Tag @thegeneticchef and use #thegeneticchef and tell me about it!

    More Delicious Salads

    • Super Simple Ramen Broccoli Slaw Salad
    • A white bowl filled with tortellini pasta salad.
      Easy Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad
    • Cowboy caviar in a white bowl.
      Colorful Cowboy Caviar
    • A bowl of butter bean salad.
      LEMON GARLIC BUTTER BEAN SALAD

    See More Salads →

    More Salads

    • A white bowl of salsa criolla garnished with clilantro.
      SALSA CRIOLLA (RED ONION DRESSING)
    • A round platter of tomato salad surrounded with croutons.
      INCREDIBLY SIMPLE FRESH GARDEN TOMATO SALAD
    • A bowl of spinach pasta salad.
      A Delicious Spinach And Cheese Pasta Salad
    • A white plate of Greek salad.
      AUTHENTIC GREEK SALAD - NO LETTUCE

    NEVER MISS A RECIPE!

    Reader Interactions

    Did you make this recipe? Let me know! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Natalie

    I'm Natalie a.k.a The Genetic Chef. Here you will find from scratch family recipes coupled with humor, helpful tips, and product recommendations.

    More about me →

    Like what you see? Please show your support by buying me a cup of coffee. Thank you!

    Categories

    AMAZON ASSOCIATES DISCLOSURE

    The Genetic Chef is an Amazon affiliate. If you click through to Amazon from my website, I get a small commission at no cost to you which helps me keep this site going. Thank you for your support!

    Visit My Shop!

    Product Recommendations

    Vitamix 5200 Blender

    Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor

    KitchenAid Stand Mixer

    Breville Smart Oven Pro

    Le Creuset 7-1/4-Quart (Dutch) Oven

    Duralex Stackable 9-Piece Bowl Set

    Lodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet

    Nordic Ware Baker's Half Sheet

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Privacy Policy

    Subscribe

    Contact

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 The Genetic Chef

    Foodie Pro Theme

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required