CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Radish-Cucumber Gorgonzola Salad

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Springtime is salad time, and the following recipe with fresh vegetables, a little oil and vinegar and a tasty cheese is a snap to make.

Radish-Cucumber Gorgonzola Salad

8 medium radishes, thinly sliced

1/3 English cucumber, thinly sliced

3 scallions, thinly sliced

¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and serve.

Yield: Serves 2.

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 174 calories, 81 percent of calories from fat, 16 grams fat (4 grams saturated), 13 milligrams cholesterol, 4 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fiber, 1 gram sugars, 6 grams protein, 202 milligrams sodium.

Grab more food tidbits at the Chef Jeff blog at GrandForksHerald.com.

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