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Sugared Walnut Grape Salad

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. walnuts
  • 1 T. butter
  • 2 T. light brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. Trader Joe's Muscat Orange Champagne Vinegar or substitute plain Champagne Vinegar
  • 1 T. honey
  • 1 T. lemon juice
  • if using plain champagne vinegar, use 1 T. fresh orange juice and 1 T. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. pepper
  • 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 c. spring mix lettuce
  • 1 1/3 c. red grapes cut in half
  • 1/2 c. blue cheese

Instructions

  • In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the brown sugar and walnuts. Stir occasionally until sugar has melted and nuts have started to lightly toast, about 5 minutes. Transfer nuts to parchment paper and allow to cool completely.
  • In a jar, combine the vinegar, honey, citrus, garlic, salt, pepper and oil. Shake to combine.
  • Divide the lettuce among four shallow bowls (2 cups each). Top the lettuce evenly with the grapes, sugared walnuts and blue cheese. Dress with the citrus vinaigrette and serve.