Candied Walnut Salad With Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Candied Walnut Salad With Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Candied walnuts:; 1 pound walnut halves; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 tsp salt of salt; Salad:; 5 cups baby lettuce greens; 2 cups torn arugula leaves; 1 1/2 ounce soft goat cheese, crumbled chilled; Dressing:; 1 small shallot, peeled and chopped; 2 Tbs finely minced fresh ginger; 2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro or basil; 1/4 cup walnut oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons thin soy sauce; 2 Tbs white wine; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

Candied walnuts:
1 pound walnut halves
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt of salt
Salad:
5 cups baby lettuce greens
2 cups torn arugula leaves
1 1/2 ounce soft goat cheese, crumbled chilled
Dressing:
1 small shallot, peeled and chopped
2 Tbs finely minced fresh ginger
2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro or basil
1/4 cup walnut oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons thin soy sauce
2 Tbs white wine
salt and pepper to taste

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Preheat oven 350
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Line 2 baking sheets with foil spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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Place walnuts in a small saucepan and cover in hot water over high heat.
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Boil for 5 minutes.
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Immediatly tip the walnuts in a colander to drain.
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Place the honey,sugar, 1/4 cup water, and the salt in a 2 1/2 quart saucepan.
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Bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Add walnuts and stir until mixture becomes dry, about 4 minutes.
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Transfer nuts to one of the baking sheets.
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Spread in an even layer.
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place in oven
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Cook the nuts until they turn a light mahogany color, about 12 minutes, turning nuts over every 5 minutes.Keeping a single layer.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the nuts to the second baking
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sheet in a single layer, to cool.
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This can be done the day before-Place in an airtight container.
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Dressing:
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Place all ingredients in an electric blender.
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Blend, then taste.
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Adjust the seasoning.
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This can be done up to 8 hours before
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Salad:
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In a large bowl combine
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lettuce, arugula, and walnuts.
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Add just enough dressing to lightly coat.
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Add the goat cheese and toss.
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Serve at once

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Candied walnuts:, 1 pound walnut halves, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Candied Walnut Salad With Goat Cheese 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.

Candied Walnut Salad With Goat Cheese

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