Bibb Lettuce Salad with Candied Walnuts, Oranges, and Feta
- 1 cup walnut pieces
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 3 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large head Bibb lettuce, leaves torn
- 2/3 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese or blue cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 2 oranges
- Preheat oven to 325F.
- Scatter nuts on rimmed baking sheet.
- Add 2 tablespoons water and sugar; toss until sugar dissolves and syrup coats nuts.
- Roast until water evaporates and nuts are crisp, stirring once, about 15 minutes.
- Cool on sheet.
- Whisk vinegar, orange peel, and mustard in small bowl to blend.
- Gradually whisk in walnut and olive oils.
- Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Combine lettuce and cheese in large bowl.
- Cut peel and pith off oranges.
- Cut between membranes, releasing orange segments.
- Add segments and walnuts to salad.
- Toss with enough dressing to coat.
- Serve, passing remaining dressing.
walnut pieces, water, sugar, white wine vinegar, mustard powder, walnut oil, olive oil, bibb lettuce, feta cheese, oranges
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/bibb-lettuce-salad-with-candied-walnuts-oranges-and-feta-107472 (may not work)