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Candied Walnut Salad

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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 30 minutes
This salad incorporates a lot of flavors and textures ensuring that each bite is a perfect mix. From the savory bacon to the sweet crunch of the walnuts, you'll love this salad anytime of the year! This recipe costs about $11 for the recipe and $2.75 for each serving.
Servings 4
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings4

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 Head Green Leaf Lettuce
  • 1 5 oz Container Spring Mix
  • 3 slices Cooked Bacon
  • 1 cup Whole Walnuts
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • .5 cup Sliced Peperoncini
  • .5 cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese
  • .25 cup Dried Cranberries
  • Vinaigrette
  • .25 cup Orange Juice
  • .5 cup Olive Oil
  • .5 Lemon
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • .25 tsp Salt
  • .25 tsp Garlic Powder
  • .5 tsp Black Pepper

Method

  1. Prepare Salad Ingredients: Wash and slice the green leaf lettuce into bite sized pieces. Roughly cut the spring mix into bite sized pieces. Cut the tomatoes into bite sized pieces.
  2. Cook Walnuts and Bacon: In a heavy bottomed skillet place the walnuts and toast over medium heat for 4-6 minutes until they become fragrant. While still on the heat, add the maple syrup and stir around until the walnuts are completely coated (15-20 seconds). Remove from the heat and place into a bowl to cool. Cook the bacon as desired and crumble or cut into small pieces.
  3. Prepare Dressing: Mix all the ingredients into a jar or bottle and shake until combined.
  4. Assemble Salad: Assemble the salad by mixing the lettuce and spring mix together. Layer all the other ingredients on top and serve with the dressing. Enjoy!