Candied Walnut Salad

Name: Candied Walnut Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

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Recipe by LoydaP

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.

READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 3

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

DIRECTIONS

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!

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