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Christmas Salad with Maple Candied Walnuts
Author: Ella Eats
Ingredients
  • 2 cups of raw walnuts
  • 1/3 cup of pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • Pinch of Sweet Paprika
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup of dried cranberries
  • 275 g of crumbled feta
  • 4 cups of mixed greens I just grabbed a mixed bag that included baby spinach from the supermarket
  • 2 cups of rocket
  • Seeds from one pomegranate
  • 1/3 cup of olive oil
  • ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of fig jam
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and link a baking sheet with baking paper. Pour the walnuts onto the baking sheet and toss with the maple syrup, cinnamon, paprika and salt to coat evenly.
  2. Spread the walnuts across the pan and place in the oven for 15-25 minutes, or until the walnuts are toasted and golden, and the maple syrup has hardened. Stir 2-3 times throughout to ensure even baking. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  3. Pour the greens into a large salad bowl. Add in the pomegranate seeds and cranberries, and then add the cooled walnuts. Gently toss to combine before adding in the crumbled feta.
  4. Make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fig jam and salt and pepper to combine completely. Place in a jar with a lid until serving.
  5. To serve, give the dressing a good shake and pour over the salad. Gently toss to combine and serve immediately.