Best Candied Walnut Butter Salad Recipes

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CANDIED WALNUTS RECIPE WITH BROWN SUGAR



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These candied walnuts are so addictive, you'll want to eat the whole bowl in one sitting! Great as a starter or as a salad topping, everyone loves these candied walnuts! Super easy to make!

Provided by MelanieCooks.com

Categories     Snack

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups walnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp butter

Steps:

  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Heat butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat until butter is completely melted.
  • Add brown sugar and walnuts to the frying pan and mix.
  • Cook, stirring every 30 seconds, until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 4 minutes).
  • Remove candied walnuts from the frying pan onto a baking sheet. Put the walnuts on parchment paper in a single layer and spread them apart so they are not touching and don't stick together. Let them cool for 30 minutes.
  • After the candied walnuts are completely cool, put them in a bowl and serve.

ROASTED APPLE & CANDIED WALNUT SALAD



Roasted Apple & Candied Walnut Salad image

To add even more visual interest and tasty texture, top a pretty plated salad with roasted apple fans and crunchy walnuts. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 large apples, peeled
3/4 cup apple cider or juice
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup walnut oil or canola oil
5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add walnuts and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., Core apples and cut into quarters. Slice apples, but not all the way through, leaving slices attached at the stem end. Place apple quarters in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; fan slightly., In a small bowl, whisk the cider, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Set aside 1 cup for dressing; drizzle remaining mixture over apples. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 18-22 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, arrange the romaine, leaf lettuce, onion and cranberries on 12 salad plates. Top each with a roasted apple fan; sprinkle with cheese and candied nuts. Drizzle with reserved dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS



Butter Lettuce Salad With Candied Walnuts image

This is a delicious salad that I adapted from one by Sandra Lee of Semi-Homemade Cooking on the Food Network. She recommends using an Asian-style salad dressing such as miso dressing or ginger dressing. We definitely prefer using a raspberry walnut vinaigrette. Also, the amount of cinnamon used in the candied walnuts may be decreased if desired -- I prefer just a little less, as well as the fact that the cinnamon seems to make it take longer for the walnuts to crystallize in the oven. I hope you enjoy this!

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons orange juice or 1 1/2 tablespoons tangerine juice
1 cup walnut halves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 head butter lettuce, washed and dried
6 ounces canned mandarin orange segments
1/4 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
1/2 cup salad dressing (A Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette or similar dressing is recommended)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Line a sheet pan with Silpat (or with aluminum foil, sprayed with non-stick spray).
  • In a 10" skillet over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons of orange juice (or tangerine juice-- or a combination).
  • Bring to a simmer, then add the walnuts.
  • Cook until sugar is absorbed and mixture starts to caramelize around walnuts, stirring constantly-- about 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar.
  • Toss the walnuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Place walnuts in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
  • Bake until walnuts appear crystallized and toasted (approximately 8 or more minutes).
  • Set aside.
  • Place 4 to 6 dry butter lettuce leaves on each plate.
  • Randomly place orange segments, onion slices and walnuts on top of each lettuce bed.
  • Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of dressing on top of each salad and serve.
  • (We prefer a Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette).
  • Enjoy!

CANDIED WALNUT BUTTER SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick vegetable spray
6 tablespoons plus 3 more tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons orange-tangerine juice
2 cups walnut halves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 heads butter lettuce, washed and dried
2 (8-ounce) cans mandarin orange segments
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
1 cup purchased Asian-style salad dressing (such as miso dressing or ginger dressing)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line a large cookie sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, add 6 tablespoons sugar and orange-tangerine juice. Bring to a simmer, and then add walnuts. Cook until sugar is absorbed and mixture starts to caramelize around walnuts, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Toss walnuts in cinnamon-sugar. Place walnuts in single layer on prepared cookie sheet. Bake until walnuts appear crystallized and toasted, about 8 minutes. Set aside
  • Place 4 to 6 dry lettuce leaves on each plate. Randomly place orange segments, onion slices, and walnuts on top of each lettuce bed. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of dressing on top of each salad and serve.

CANDIED WALNUTS



Candied Walnuts image

You can top anything from a salad to ice cream with these or just eat them as is. These I made for Heathers Sweet Potato recipe #91021. Check it out it's yummy!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons butter
1 -2 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • In a heavy bottom pan heat to medium high heat.
  • Place nuts and butter, when butter is melted and nuts are coated with the butter sprinkle sugar and cinnamon if wanted over nuts stirring till carmelized.
  • Pour out on parchment paper separate nuts and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1017.6, Fat 99.3, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 205.2, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 15.7, Protein 18.1

CANDIED WALNUT SALAD



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Originally from one of the American Diabetes Association cookbooks, I made changes to make it tastier. Deliciously tangy with crunchy sweetness throughout! For a healthier version, use margerine instead of butter and only 1/4 cup walnuts. Also, split the salad into 4 servings.

Provided by LoydaP

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 cups mixed baby greens

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 50, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 9.4, Protein 3.1

CANDIED WALNUTS



Candied Walnuts image

Turn ordinary walnuts into a taste sensation with this simple candied walnuts recipe that's prepared on the stovetop. With plenty of brown sugar and a hint of pepper, the crunchy candied walnuts are a nice complement to a fruit and cheese tray. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, combine the oil, vinegar and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Add walnuts and cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. , Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is melted, 2-4 minutes. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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