MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH SUGARED WALNUTS, BLACKBERRIES AND FETA

Mixed Green Salad With Sugared Walnuts, Blackberries and Feta image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (preferably lemon infused)
10 cups mixed salad greens, such as baby spinach, and red-leaf Boston lettuces
1 lb blackberry (about 4 pints)
9 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 cups walnut halves (about 8 oz.)

Steps:

Whisk together vinegar, orange juice and salt. Add oil in a slow steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
Put salad greens, blackberries, feta and walnuts into a bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.
Sugared Walnuts: Preheat oven to 350°F Combine sugar and salt in large bowl.
Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add walnuts and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately toss with sugar/salt mixture.
Transfer walnuts to a rimmmed baking sheet, and bake , stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Sugared walnuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make about 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789.3, Fat 66.6, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 60.2, Sodium 1629.4, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 24.8, Protein 20.1