RADICCHIO AND HARICOT VERT SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS

Radicchio and Haricot Vert Salad with Candied Walnuts image

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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3/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup walnut oil
3 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar, divided
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 head of Bibb lettuce, coarsely torn
1/2 large head of radicchio, thickly sliced
2 cups frozen haricots verts or small slender green beans, thawed

Steps:

Combine walnuts, sugar, 2 teaspoons oil, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in medium nonstick skillet. Stir over medium heat until syrup coats nuts thickly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer nuts to piece of foil. Separate nuts; freeze on foil 5 minutes or cool completely at room temperature.
Whisk remaining 1/4 cup oil, 2 1/2 tablespoons vinegar, and garlic in large bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add Bibb lettuce, radicchio, haricots verts, and nuts; toss to coat.