Mixed Green Salad With Sugared Walnuts, Blackberries and Feta

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"Here is another Martha Stewart delight!! So tasty and so tart - so delicious!!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 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

• Sugared Walnuts

• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 cups walnut halves (about 8 oz.)

directions

1. Whisk together vinegar, orange juice and salt. Add oil in a slow steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
2. Put salad greens, blackberries, feta and walnuts into a bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Sugared Walnuts: Preheat oven to 350°F Combine sugar and salt in large bowl.
4. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add walnuts and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately toss with sugar/salt mixture.
5. 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.