Raspberry Pear Salad With Glazed Walnuts Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by preparing the glazed walnuts. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add walnuts and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the walnuts are coated and caramelized. Remove from heat and let them cool.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced pears, and fresh raspberries. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.
• STEP 3.In a separate small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
• STEP 4.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
• STEP 5.Sprinkle the glazed walnuts over the salad just before serving.
• STEP 6.Serve the Raspberry Pear Salad with Glazed Walnuts as a refreshing side dish or add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal.

Cooking Tips

• To make the glazed walnuts extra crunchy, you can roast them in the oven for a few minutes after caramelizing them on the stovetop.
• If you prefer a sweeter dressing, you can add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to the dressing mixture.
• For added flavor, you can crumble some goat cheese or feta cheese over the salad before adding the glazed walnuts.

Storage and Serving

• This salad is best served immediately after assembling to maintain the freshness and crunchiness of the ingredients.
• If you have leftovers, store the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The glazed walnuts can be stored separately in a sealed container at room temperature.
• Before serving the leftovers, give the salad a gentle toss and drizzle the dressing over it again to refresh the flavors.