Sugared Walnut Fruit Salad Food

SUGARED WALNUT FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl, combine the water and sugar. Stir in the walnuts, coating them evenly.
• Cover a baking sheet with non-stick baking mat or aluminum foil sprayed with cooking spray.
• Pour the walnuts on the prepared baking sheet and spread them out.
• Bake at 350 degres for 10 minutes.
• Remove them from the oven and stir them once or twice while they are cooling to prevent sticking. Allow the walnuts to cool completely.
• In a large bowl, combine the chopped fruit and the cooled walnuts. Serve immediately.

SUGARED WALNUT FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine walnuts and water; drain. Toss walnuts with sugar. Spread in a single layer on a greased foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pan, stirring occasionally., In a large salad bowl, combine the oranges, grapes, kiwi, peach and strawberries. Sprinkle with sugared walnuts; toss lightly. Sprinkle with orange zest if desired.

PARMESAN AND CANDIED WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• So first things first, you put all the components of your salad together. Combine the romaine lettuce, the candied walnuts, and the sliced pears n a serving bowl.
• Whisk the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and the salt and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
• For the finishing touch, shave some fresh Parmesan over the top and serve.

CANDIED WALNUT BUTTER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Line a large cookie sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, add 6 tablespoons sugar and orange-tangerine juice. Bring to a simmer, and then add walnuts. Cook until sugar is absorbed and mixture starts to caramelize around walnuts, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Toss walnuts in cinnamon-sugar. Place walnuts in single layer on prepared cookie sheet. Bake until walnuts appear crystallized and toasted, about 8 minutes. Set aside
• Place 4 to 6 dry lettuce leaves on each plate. Randomly place orange segments, onion slices, and walnuts on top of each lettuce bed. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of dressing on top of each salad and serve.

CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a heavy bottom pan heat to medium high heat.
• Place nuts and butter, when butter is melted and nuts are coated with the butter sprinkle sugar and cinnamon if wanted over nuts stirring till carmelized.
• Pour out on parchment paper separate nuts and cool.

CANDIED WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl combine butter and brown sugar. Microwave on high 30 seconds or until butter and sugar have dissolved.
• Toss walnuts in the butter/sugar mix. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake 15-20 minutes or until beginning to brown.
• In salad bowl, make the dressing by combining vinegar, oil, and mustard.
• Gently toss greens in dressing.
• Allow walnuts to cool 10-15 minutes, then toss with greens.
• Serve and enjoy!

CREAMY GRAPE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• 1. To prepare walnuts: Line a small baking pan with parchment paper or foil; coat with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2. Toss walnuts in a bowl with water. Sprinkle with brown sugar and salt; toss to coat well. Transfer to the prepared pan. Bake until the sugar is melted and the nuts are barely starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool in the pan until the sugar hardens, about 6 minutes.
• 3. To prepare salad: Combine the sour cream, cream cheese, honey and vanilla in a food processor and puree until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a large bowl. Add grapes and stir gently to combine.
• 4. Transfer to a serving dish and crumble the candied walnuts on top just before serving.
• 5. NOTE: You may store the candied walnuts at room temperature for up to 8 hours. You may store the salad in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 8 hours. Top with the walnuts just before serving.

SUGAR GLAZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Lightly grease a baking sheet. In a 1 quart glass measure, combine walnut halves, sugar, and water. Cook in microwave oven on high setting for 8 to 8 1/2 minutes, or until sugar has caramelized. Stir several times during cooking. Pour out onto prepared baking sheet, and separate into pieces. Let cool completely. store in an airtight container.

MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.
• Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.

WHIPPED BRIE SALAD WITH DATES & CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. To make the candied walnuts, shake the walnut halves in 2 tbsp water, then toss in the sugar. Scatter over a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 6-8 mins until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• Carefully peel the rind off the brie and discard. Put the gooey inside in a medium-sized bowl. Using a spoon or small whisk, whip the brie until pale and spoonable. To make the dressing, whisk the oil and vinegar together, then season.
• In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, dates and rocket, then mix with some of the dressing. Place a spoonful of whipped brie in the middle of each serving plate and arrange the salad around it. Scatter over the croutons, drizzle with a little extra dressing and serve.