Little Nutty Salad Recipe from Whispering Canyon

[suzannews]

I forgot who asked for this....sorry...here it is though.


Roasted Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing

1/4 lb roasted walnuts
4 oz honey
3 oz onions
4 oz white vinegar
8 oz olive oil
salt and pepper to taste


spread walnuts on a baking sheet and place in the oven at 350 degrees F until golden brown, place the walnuts in a food processor with the honey, vinegar and onions, mix until smooth, add olive oil in increments, mixing well between additions, season with salt and pepper to taste



Candied Walnuts

8 oz walnuts
4 oz maple syrup

mix walnuts and maple syrup, spread on baking sheet and place in oven at 350 degrees F until golden brown, cool and reserve for garnish



Little Nutty Salad

6 oz lettuce mix
1 1/2 oz tillamook cheddar cheese
3 oz roasted walnut vinaigrette dressing
1 oz candied walnuts
1 grilled chicken breast

prepare the roasted walnut vinaigrette dressing and candied walnuts as directed, toss lettuce mix in the dressing and place in a serving bowl, top with cheese and candied walnuts, top with grilled chicken



Happy cooking!

 

[Margie J]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I can't wait to try this at home. I'm usually not much of a salad freak but someone recommended this one and I tried it last spring. It's very yummy!

You and the staff of the Whispering Canyon are wonderful. I look forward to dining there again in the Fall.

 

[Minniespal]

Thanks for the recipe - Can't wait to try it out at home!!!!