Candied Walnut Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Candied Walnut Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors! Featuring crunchy homemade candied walnuts, crisp mixed salad greens, and bursts of sweetness from dried cranberries, this vibrant dish is finished with creamy crumbled feta and a luscious balsamic honey vinaigrette. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle zing, while the homemade candied walnuts steal the show with their caramelized crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy salad recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or anytime you’re craving a fresh, flavorful dish. Serve it as a stunning side or add protein for a complete meal—either way, it's bound to impress.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the candied walnuts: Heat a medium-sized nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the walnuts and sugar to the skillet.
Step 2
Stir constantly until the sugar starts to melt and coats the walnuts evenly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Be careful not to burn the sugar.
Step 3
Once coated, spread the walnuts onto a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to cool completely. Separate them if they stick together.
Step 4
Assemble the salad base: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced red onion, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese.
Step 5
Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 6
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Top the salad with the cooled candied walnuts just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (735.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2207.7 |
| Total Fat 148.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 56.9g | |
| Cholesterol 53.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2409.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 206.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 176.7g | |
| Protein 33.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 450.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1321.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories