Autumn Salad
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Ingredients:
Sugared Walnuts
- 3 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup sugar
Dressing
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp fresh parsley
- 1/4 medium sweet onion
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup Vera Jane's Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 bunches romaine salad greens, torn into bite-sized pieces (about 1 1/2
to 2 lbs)
1 Granny Smith and 1 Gala apple, thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, or more to taste
Directions:
Sugared Walnuts
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine butter and walnuts in a glass
baking dish. Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Combine pepper with
sugar in a medium-sized bowl; toss walnuts with the sugar mixture to coat
(can be prepared ahead of time)
Dressing
Blend all dressing ingredients, except oil, in a processor or
blender until liquified. With processor running slowly, add the olive oil
(may be prepared, refrigerated, and brought to room temperature before serving).
Assembly
Combine romaine, apples, and walnuts. Toss. Add the dressing
and feta cheese, to taste.
Makes 8 to 10 servings
Per serving: 384 calories (74% calories from fat); 33g total fat; 7g saturated
fat; 18mg cholesterol; 144mg sodium; 21g total carbohydrates; 5g protein
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