This chopped salad recipe features a creamy dressing that pairs perfectly with spicy radishes, Gorgonzola crumbles, and crisp romaine lettuce.

Radishes and Gorgonzola cheese are a popular combination, and after trying them together it’s no wonder. The refreshing bite of radishes is perfect against pungent blue cheese. Here we’ve combined them into this delicious Gorgonzola salad that’s a must try recipe! The cheese is the star here: it’s used as a topping on the salad and is also the star of our insanely good homemade blue cheese dressing. If you’re a blue cheese lover, this is the green salad for you.

What’s in this radish & Gorgonzola salad recipe?

This Gorgonzola salad recipe is one of our favorite salad recipes because it’s so versatile! It pairs perfectly with anything from Margherita pizza to a BBQ Sandwich. What are all the secrets to this tasty side dish? Here’s what’s inside:

Romaine & green cabbage: The body of this salad is a mix of both green cabbage and romaine lettuce, which makes for contrasting flavors and textures!
Sliced radishes: Radishes add a crunch and peppery nuance.
Gorgonzola crumbles: Blue cheese bring a pungent richness to every bite.
Homemade blue cheese dressing: It’s all held together by this creamy homemade dressing, which perfectly complements the ingredients.

Making the creamy Gorgonzola dressing

Few people think to make homemade blue cheese dressing because they assume it’s tough to perfect. We’ve found the complete opposite to be true—this gorgonzola dressing couldn’t be easier to make! Here are the basic steps for how to make the dressing:

Mash up a handful of Gorgonzola cheese crumbles with apple cider vinegar to make a creamy paste.
Whisk in yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper until a creamy dressing forms.
Stir in another handful of cheese crumbles to make for a chunky texture.

You may have some of the dressing left over after making this Gorgonzola salad recipe, but leftovers stay good for up to a week in the fridge. You can re-purpose this dressing as a dip for veggie sticks, drizzle it onto pizza, use it as a dressing for potato salad or egg salad, and more! However you eat it, it’s bound to impress.

A few favorite ways to use radishes!

Do you love radishes? Here are a few more easy radish recipes to use up the bunch:

Simple Radish Salad Quick, fresh and delicious, pairing chickpeas and herbs with this crunchy veggie!
Roasted Radishes Throw radishes into a hot oven in this unique easy side dish recipe: they come out vibrant and juicy, with a sweet, mild flavor!
Radish Toasts This radish toast recipe is a simple, yet elegant breakfast or brunch option that takes just 5 minutes to make.
Radishes with Butter and Salt Here’s a traditional elegant French snack: radishes with butter and salt. Use the highest quality butter and sea salt to make the radishes shine!

This radish & Gorgonzola salad recipe is…

Vegetarian and gluten-free.