Best 9 Candied Walnuts For Composed Salad Recipes

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**Enhance Your Salads with Candied Walnuts: A Culinary Symphony of Sweetness and Crunch**

In the realm of culinary arts, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, candied walnuts emerge as a delectable delight, transforming ordinary salads into extraordinary compositions. These sweet and crunchy gems elevate the humble salad to a symphony of taste and texture, offering a delightful balance of flavors that tantalize the palate.

This article presents a curated collection of candied walnut recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic ingredient. From the classic candied walnuts, roasted to perfection with a touch of sugar and spices, to the innovative maple-glazed walnuts, infused with the rich sweetness of maple syrup, these recipes promise to elevate your salads to new heights.

For those seeking a touch of elegance, the champagne-candied walnuts add a sophisticated sparkle to any dish, while the savory bacon-candied walnuts introduce a smoky, savory dimension that complements hearty greens. And for those with a sweet tooth, the chocolate-dipped candied walnuts offer an irresistible indulgence, combining the crunch of candied walnuts with the velvety smoothness of chocolate.

With their versatility and endless flavor possibilities, candied walnuts are a culinary treasure, adding a touch of sophistication and delight to salads, desserts, and even savory dishes. Discover the art of candied walnuts and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED WALNUTS



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This candied walnuts recipe is lightly sweetened, easy to make, and so irresistibly delicious. See notes above for possible ingredient variations.

Provided by Ali

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
1 egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups (12 ounces) raw walnut halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, sea salt, cinnamon and cayenne until combined.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg white and vanilla until combined. Add the walnuts and toss until they are evenly coated with the egg white mixture. Add the brown sugar mixture and toss until the walnuts are evenly coated.
  • Spread the walnuts out in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet from the oven, and give the walnuts a brief stir. Return to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes. Remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.

CANDIED WALNUT BUTTER SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick vegetable spray
6 tablespoons plus 3 more tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons orange-tangerine juice
2 cups walnut halves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 heads butter lettuce, washed and dried
2 (8-ounce) cans mandarin orange segments
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
1 cup purchased Asian-style salad dressing (such as miso dressing or ginger dressing)

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



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An easy Candied Walnuts recipe

Categories     Nut     Bake     Christmas     Walnut     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup walnuts (about 3 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine walnuts and all remaining ingredients in medium bowl; toss to coat. Spread nut mixture on prepared baking sheet (some nuts may clump together). Bake until nuts are deep golden and sugar mixture is bubbling, stirring occasionally to break up clumps, about 15 minutes. Cool completely on baking sheet. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container.)

CANDIED WALNUT SALAD



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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

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 cups mixed baby greens

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

CANDIED WALNUTS



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Turn ordinary walnuts into a taste sensation with this simple candied walnuts recipe that's prepared on the stovetop. With plenty of brown sugar and a hint of pepper, the crunchy candied walnuts are a nice complement to a fruit and cheese tray. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups walnut halves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large heavy skillet, combine the oil, vinegar and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Add walnuts and cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. , Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook and stir until sugar is melted, 2-4 minutes. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DAWN'S CANDIED WALNUTS



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These walnuts are a special treat for Christmas, and are well worth the time it takes to make them.

Provided by Dawn Timmerman

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound walnut halves
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet. Roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the nuts start to turn brown and the smell of roasting nuts fills the kitchen.
  • Stir together sugar, cinnamon, salt, and milk in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 236 degrees F (113 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla immediately. .
  • Add walnuts to sugar syrup, and stir to coat well. Spoon nuts onto waxed paper, and immediately separate nuts with a fork. Cool, and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 39.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

MISSY'S CANDIED WALNUT GORGONZOLA SALAD



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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

½ cup walnut halves
¼ cup sugar
3 cups mixed greens
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

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

CANDIED WALNUTS FOR COMPOSED SALAD



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Use this recipe as an ingredient in our Composed Salad of Roasted Broccoli, Romaine, Chickpeas, and Walnuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup walnut halves
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine all ingredients on a rimmed baking sheet, and spread out mixture. Roast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

CANDIED WALNUTS



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These candied walnuts are the perfect complement to our Walnut-Olive-Oil Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups walnut halves, toasted
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet for 10 minutes. Cool completely. Cook sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally, until melted and medium amber. Add walnuts, and stir to coat. Spread onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with a Silpat baking mat, and toast for 10 minutes. Use 2 forks to separate nuts. Sprinkle with salt. Let cool completely.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh walnuts. Fresh walnuts have a better flavor and texture than walnuts that have been sitting around for a while. Look for walnuts that are plump and have a light brown color.
  • Use a heavy saucepan. A heavy saucepan will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the walnuts from burning.
  • Be patient. Candied walnuts take a little bit of time to make, but they are worth the wait. Don't rush the process, or you'll end up with walnuts that are too soft or too hard.
  • Store candied walnuts in an airtight container. Candied walnuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Conclusion:

Candied walnuts are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a topping for salads, desserts, and other dishes. They are also a great way to add a little sweetness and crunch to your holiday meals. So next time you're looking for a treat, give candied walnuts a try. You won't be disappointed!

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