Mixed Greens Salad With Sugared Walnuts Blackberries And Feta Recipes

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH SUGARED WALNUTS, BLACKBERRIES AND FETA

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, orange juice and salt. Add oil in a slow steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Put salad greens, blackberries, feta and walnuts into a bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.
• Sugared Walnuts: Preheat oven to 350°F Combine sugar and salt in large bowl.
• Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add walnuts and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately toss with sugar/salt mixture.
• Transfer walnuts to a rimmmed baking sheet, and bake , stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Sugared walnuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make about 2 cups.

CRANBERRY, FETA AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Toss greens, cranberries, cheese and walnuts in large bowl.
• Mix vinegar, honey, mustard and pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
• Gradually add oil, whisking constantly until well blended.
• Pour over salad; toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

SWEETENED SUMMER BERRIES

Steps:

• Heat sugar and 2/3 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Add berries and lemon juice; cook, stirring very gently, until berries begin to release their juices, about 2 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer berries to a medium bowl; set aside. Continue to cook liquid until it has been reduced by half, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
• Gently fold liquid into berries. Refrigerate 15 minutes. Divide berries and syrup among 4 serving bowls.