Candied Walnut Salad With Walnut Vinaigrette Recipes

CANDIED WALNUT SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, and cook until the sugar has melted and turned deep brown - but not burnt, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Once the sugar has browned, stir in walnut halves until coated with caramelized sugar. Spread out onto prepared baking sheet, and place into preheated oven. Cook until the center of the walnuts have just turned a light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool until warm or room temperature.
• Whisk the vinegar together with the chives, parsley, dill, and chervil. Whisk in walnut and peanut oils until well combined.
• To serve, toss the arugula with enough dressing to moisten in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place onto salad plates and garnish with candied walnuts.

PARMESAN AND CANDIED WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• So first things first, you put all the components of your salad together. Combine the romaine lettuce, the candied walnuts, and the sliced pears n a serving bowl.
• Whisk the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and the salt and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
• For the finishing touch, shave some fresh Parmesan over the top and serve.

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES AND CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• To make the candied walnuts: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and salt and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts and caramelizes, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a silicone mat-lined baking sheet and let cool completely, 20 minutes.
• To make the vinaigrette: In a jar with a lid, add the sugar, vinegar, hot water, mixed berry jam, and garlic powder. Add the oil and salt. Cover and shake vigorously to combine.
• To make the salad: In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens and 1/2 cup of the strawberries. Add the vinaigrette to taste and toss until the greens are coated. Top with the remaining strawberries and sprinkle the feta cheese and candied walnuts on top.

MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
• Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.

CANDIED WALNUTS FOR COMPOSED SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine all ingredients on a rimmed baking sheet, and spread out mixture. Roast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

CANDIED WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl combine butter and brown sugar. Microwave on high 30 seconds or until butter and sugar have dissolved.
• Toss walnuts in the butter/sugar mix. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake 15-20 minutes or until beginning to brown.
• In salad bowl, make the dressing by combining vinegar, oil, and mustard.
• Gently toss greens in dressing.
• Allow walnuts to cool 10-15 minutes, then toss with greens.
• Serve and enjoy!

JUST LIKE DEWEY'S CANDIED WALNUT AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Place baby romaine leaves in a salad bowl and top with sliced grapes, candied nuts and crumbled gorgonzola (if making your own candied nuts do this step first so they have a moment to cool).
• Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, basil, dijon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Serve dressing with salad.