CANDIED WALNUT SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

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Sweet, nutty, and herbally aromatic, this vinaigrette compliments a wide variety of dishes, and is easy to make! The sugared walnuts, nut oils, and fresh herbs dramatically open the palate for roasted meats, crisp wines, and full-bodied fare. It is a great herald for spring!

Provided by Aaron Geiger

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup brown sugar
12 ounces walnut halves
½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 ¼ teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil
½ cup walnut oil
½ cup peanut oil
10 ounces arugula leaves or spring mix
salt to taste
ground multi-colored peppercorns to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 56.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 25.8 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

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