Red Leaf Salad with Candied Walnuts and Grapes
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Red Leaf Salad with Candied Walnuts and Grapes—a perfect balance of fresh, crisp flavors and indulgent sweetness. This stunning dish features tender red leaf lettuce paired with juicy, halved grapes and crunchy homemade candied walnuts that are effortlessly caramelized in minutes. Tossed in a tangy-sweet vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, every bite is bursting with flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is ideal as a standout appetizer or a light, refreshing side dish. Perfect for dinner parties or weeknight meals, this salad offers a winning combination of textures and tastes that is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups red leaf lettuce
- 1 cup red or green seedless grapes
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the walnuts and toast them for about 2 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the walnuts in the skillet. Stir continuously until the sugar melts and coats the walnuts, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer the candied walnuts to a parchment-lined plate and let them cool completely.
Wash and dry the red leaf lettuce thoroughly. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Rinse the grapes, then slice them in half lengthwise. Add the grapes to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well-emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Add the cooled candied walnuts on top of the salad just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful Red Leaf Salad with Candied Walnuts and Grapes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 283 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 390 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
