Little Nutty Salad with Roasted Walnut Vinaigrette Recipe

Little Nutty Salad with Roasted Walnut Vinaigrette

Ingredients

Roasted Vinagrette Dressing
• 1/3 cup roasted walnuts
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 onions
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
Candied Walnuts
• 1/3 cup walnuts
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
Little Nutty Salad
• 1-2 handfuls lettuce mix
• 2 Tbsp. tillamook cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/3 cup Roasted Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing
• 2 Tbsp. Candied Walnuts
• 6-8 oz. grilled chicken breast

Instructions

Roasted Vinagrette Dressing
1. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and place in the oven at 350 degrees F until golden brown.
2. Place the roasted walnuts in a food processor with the honey, vinegar and onions.
3. Mix until smooth.
4. Add the olive oil in increments, mixing well between additions.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Set aside.
Candied Walnuts
7. Mix the walnuts and maple syrup.
8. Spread the walnut mixture on a baking sheet and place in the oven at 350 degrees F until golden brown.
9. Cool and reserve for garnish on the Little Nutty Salad.
Little Nutty Salad
10. Prepare the Roasted Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing and Candied Walnuts as directed.
11. Toss the lettuce mix with the Roasted Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing and place in a serving bowl.
12. Top with shredded Tillamook Cheddar Cheese and Candied Walnuts.
13. Slice the grilled Chicken Breast into strips and place on top of salad.
14. Serve with slices of toasted foccaccia bread.