Field Greens With Candied Walnuts, Bacon And Goat Cheese In A B Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
- 1 c. walnut halves
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1 c. balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 c. pure maple syrup
- 1/4 c. shallots, chopped
- 3 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 8 c. assorted baby field greens, such as endive radicchio, frisee, red oak leaf or possibly spinach
- 12 slc bacon (crisp fried), crumbled
- 1/2 c. goat cheese, crumbled
Directions
- Field Greens w/ Candied Walnuts, Bacon & Goat Cheese in a Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette, (entire title)
- For The Candied Walnut:Cook the brown sugar in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat till melted.
- Add in the walnuts and water. Cook for 10 min or possibly till the water evaporates, stirring constantly.
- Spread the walnuts on a sheet pan and let stand to dry.
- Store in an airtight container.
- For The Vinaigrette:Combine the vinegar, syrup, shallots, extra virgin olive oil, and pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
- Shake vigorously to mix; chill.
- For The Salad
- Mix the greens, bacon, cheese and walnuts in large salad bowl.
- Drizzle 1/2 c. of the vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to coat.
- Note:This is our house dressing which is delicious with any mixed greens, but this combination is especially good.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 214g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 1108 | |
| Calories from Fat 957 | 86% |
| Total Fat 108.05g | 135% |
| Saturated Fat 20.28g | 81% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium 1012mg | 42% |
| Potassium 228mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 27.9g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 23.72g | 16% |
| Protein 9.09g | 15% |
