Candied Walnut Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Candied Walnut Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 12 ounces walnut halves; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil; 1/2 cup walnut oil; 1/2 cup peanut oil; 10 ounces arugula leaves or spring mix; salt to taste; ground multi-colored peppercorns to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
12 ounces walnut halves
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil
1/2 cup walnut oil
1/2 cup peanut oil
10 ounces arugula leaves or spring mix
salt to taste
ground multi-colored peppercorns to taste

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2
Line a baking sheet with foil.
3
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
4
Stir in brown sugar, and cook until the sugar has melted and turned deep brown - but not burnt, 5 to 8 minutes.
5
Once the sugar has browned, stir in walnut halves until coated with caramelized sugar.
6
Spread out onto prepared baking sheet, and place into preheated oven.
7
Cook until the center of the walnuts have just turned a light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
8
Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool until warm or room temperature.
9
Whisk the vinegar together with the chives, parsley, dill, and chervil.
10
Whisk in walnut and peanut oils until well combined.
11
To serve, toss the arugula with enough dressing to moisten in a large bowl.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Place onto salad plates and garnish with candied walnuts.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 12 ounces walnut halves, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Candied Walnut Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette 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 Walnut Vinaigrette

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