Monday, January 25, 2010

Radicchio & Haricot Vert Salad With Candied Walnuts

3/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 tsp plus 1/4 cup walnut oil
3 1/2 Tbs seasoned rice vinegar, divided
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 head of Bibb lettuce, coarsely torn
1/2 large head of radicchio, thickly sliced
2 cups frozen haricots verts or small slender green beans, thawed

1) Combine walnuts, sugar, 2 teaspoons oil, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in medium nonstick skillet. Stir over medium heat until syrup coats nuts thickly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer nuts to piece of foil. Separate nuts; freeze on foil 5 minutes or cool completely at room temperature.
2) Whisk remaining 1/4 cup oil, 2 1/2 tablespoons vinegar, and garlic in large bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
3) Add Bibb lettuce, radicchio, haricots verts, and nuts; toss to coat.

Review:  Wow.  The walnuts were so amazing, I actually picked off the excess "candy" from the foil and ate it, too!  This was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.  So yummy!!!!!

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