Bitter Greens & Tamari Roasted Walnuts, Cherries &

Name: Bitter Greens & Tamari Roasted Walnuts, Cherries & Blue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon tamari; 2 teaspoons molasses; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; ⅛ teaspoon red pepper, ground; 1 cup walnut halves; ¼ cup apple juice; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; ¾ cup dried cherries; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 9 ounces salad greens (arugula, frisA e, dandelion, watercress); 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled (Stilton or other)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon tamari
2 teaspoons molasses
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
⅛ teaspoon red pepper, ground
1 cup walnut halves
¼ cup apple juice
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¾ cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
9 ounces salad greens (arugula, frisA e, dandelion, watercress)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled (Stilton or other)

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Stir together tamari, molasses, 1/8 teaspoon each of the salt, black pepper and red pepper in a small bowl until blended.
3
Add walnuts; toss to coat.
4
Transfer with a slotted spoon to a wire rack set over a baking sheet; roast about 10 minutes, or until browned.
5
Remove from oven; let cool.
6
Set aside.
7
Meanwhile, heat apple juice and vinegar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
8
Place the cherries in a small bowl.
9
Pour the hot juice mixture over the cherries; marinate 30 minutes.
10
Strain the juice mixture from cherries back into the saucepan.
11
Heat the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
12
Cook until reduced to 1/4 cup, 15-17 minutes.
13
Stir in oil; set aside to cool completely.
14
Combine the greens, reserved walnuts, cherries, onion and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and black and red peppers.
15
Whisk dressing; drizzle over salad.
16
Toss to coat.
17
Sprinkle with the blue cheese.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon tamari, 2 teaspoons molasses, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, and more.

Yes, Bitter Greens & Tamari Roasted Walnuts, Cherries & Blue falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Bitter Greens & Tamari Roasted Walnuts, Cherries & Blue

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