Best 6 Candied Walnut Butter Salad Recipes
**Candied Walnut Butter Salad: A Medley of Sweet, Savory, and Crunchy Delight**
Indulge in a culinary symphony with the Candied Walnut Butter Salad, a delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures. This salad features a medley of fresh greens adorned with crisp apples, creamy goat cheese, and a generous sprinkling of candied walnuts, roasted to perfection. Drizzled with a luscious homemade walnut butter dressing, each bite offers a burst of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you're seeking a light and refreshing lunch or a delectable side dish to accompany your main course, this salad is sure to impress. With its vibrant colors and irresistible taste, the Candied Walnut Butter Salad promises an unforgettable dining experience. Discover the detailed recipe and additional enticing salad variations within this article, including the refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad, the zesty Orange Avocado Salad, and the classic Spinach Strawberry Salad. Embark on a culinary adventure and treat your palate to a symphony of flavors with these exceptional salad creations.
MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD
A yummy, easy salad with candied walnuts, cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, mixed greens, and a raspberry vinaigrette. It's always a big hit and is requested by my friends and family constantly! Even my picky fiance!
Provided by MissyPorkChop
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 24.2 g
5 MINUTE CANDIED WALNUTS
Toss these caramelized walnuts into your salad, over popcorn, or straight into your mouth. Crunch. Crunch. I love this easy method of making the candied nuts where everything goes into the pan at once. Other methods I've tried left me with globs of candy on the nuts rather than a more even coating. It also roasts the nuts at the same time so you don't have to pre-toast them, then add them back to the pan to be coated, blah, blah. Who needs extra steps? It seriously takes about 5 minutes on the stove and 5 minutes to cool. P.S. This recipe can easily be doubled.
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 Tbsp butter.
- Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently so your mixture doesn't burn (especially towards the end). When the sugar mixture starts melting, stir constantly until all sugar is melted and nuts are coated.
- Transfer immediately onto a sheet of parchment paper and separate the nuts right away. Using two spatulas will make this task go faster. You don't want to give the nuts a chance to turn into a wad of inseparable delicious goodness unless you are the only person who will be enjoying the wad ;). Seriously, move quickly from the time the nuts are coated until they are separated out on the parchment paper.
- Once the coating hardens (5-7 minutes), you can transfer them to a bowl and enjoy!
ROASTED APPLE & CANDIED WALNUT SALAD
To add even more visual interest and tasty texture, top a pretty plated salad with roasted apple fans and crunchy walnuts. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add walnuts and cook over medium heat until toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool., Core apples and cut into quarters. Slice apples, but not all the way through, leaving slices attached at the stem end. Place apple quarters in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; fan slightly., In a small bowl, whisk the cider, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Set aside 1 cup for dressing; drizzle remaining mixture over apples. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 18-22 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, arrange the romaine, leaf lettuce, onion and cranberries on 12 salad plates. Top each with a roasted apple fan; sprinkle with cheese and candied nuts. Drizzle with reserved dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CANDIED WALNUT SALAD
Originally from one of the American Diabetes Association cookbooks, I made changes to make it tastier. Deliciously tangy with crunchy sweetness throughout! For a healthier version, use margerine instead of butter and only 1/4 cup walnuts. Also, split the salad into 4 servings.
Provided by LoydaP
Categories Easy
Time 30m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 50, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 9.4, Protein 3.1
SPINACH BERRY SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS
Steps:
- For the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, honey, jam, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil in a slow stream and continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
- For the salad: Toss together the spinach, blackberries, onions and Candied Walnuts in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss. Using a vegetable peeler, shave some cheese over the top.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the walnuts and stir to coat. Raise the heat to medium, add the sugar and cook until the sugar is dissolved and caramelized, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then transfer the mixture to the baking sheet. Spread the nuts in a single layer. Let the walnuts cool until hardened, about 15 minutes.
BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS
This is a delicious salad that I adapted from one by Sandra Lee of Semi-Homemade Cooking on the Food Network. She recommends using an Asian-style salad dressing such as miso dressing or ginger dressing. We definitely prefer using a raspberry walnut vinaigrette. Also, the amount of cinnamon used in the candied walnuts may be decreased if desired -- I prefer just a little less, as well as the fact that the cinnamon seems to make it take longer for the walnuts to crystallize in the oven. I hope you enjoy this!
Provided by Pianolady
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Line a sheet pan with Silpat (or with aluminum foil, sprayed with non-stick spray).
- In a 10" skillet over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons of orange juice (or tangerine juice-- or a combination).
- Bring to a simmer, then add the walnuts.
- Cook until sugar is absorbed and mixture starts to caramelize around walnuts, stirring constantly-- about 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Toss the walnuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place walnuts in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake until walnuts appear crystallized and toasted (approximately 8 or more minutes).
- Set aside.
- Place 4 to 6 dry butter lettuce leaves on each plate.
- Randomly place orange segments, onion slices and walnuts on top of each lettuce bed.
- Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of dressing on top of each salad and serve.
- (We prefer a Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette).
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality walnuts. This will ensure that your candied walnuts have the best possible flavor and texture.
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to make the candied walnuts. This will help to prevent the sugar from burning.
- Cook the candied walnuts over medium heat. This will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
- Stir the candied walnuts frequently. This will help to ensure that they are evenly coated with sugar.
- Let the candied walnuts cool completely before using them. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.
- Store the candied walnuts in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Candied walnuts are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a topping for salads, yogurt, or oatmeal. They are also a great addition to holiday baking recipes. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own candied walnuts at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet and crunchy snack, give candied walnuts a try!
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