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All American Nuts and Berries Salad by Modern Honey l www.modernhoney.com
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All American Nuts and Berries Salad

This red, white, and blue salad combines fresh fruit, tangy feta cheese, and sweet candied walnuts to be the perfect salad for your next gathering.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: nuts and berries salad
Servings: 6
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey

Ingredients

  • 2 Romaine Hearts *
  • 1 cup Raspberries Strawberries, or 1/2 cup Pomegranate Arils
  • 1 cup Blueberries
  • 1/2 cup Feta Mozzarella, or Goat Cheese
  • Candied Walnuts:
  • 3/4 cup Walnuts coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Sugar

Sweet Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • *You can find romaine hearts in a 3 pack in an grocery store or in a 6 pack at Costco.

Instructions

  • In small saucepan, heat walnuts and sugar over medium low heat, stirring often. As the sugar starts to melt, stir to coat walnuts and to keep from burning. Once sugar is melted and walnuts are nicely coated, remove from heat and place candied walnuts on wax or parchment paper. Let cool.
  • In small bowl or shaker bottle, mix oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper. Place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • On large platter or in bowl, layer romaine hearts, pomegranates or strawberries, blueberries, feta cheese, and candied walnuts. Toss with sweet dressing and serve immediately to ensure freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 3345IU | Vitamin C: 9.3mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1.1mg