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Waldorf salad with candied walnuts and pomegranates
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5 from 5 votes

Waldorf Salad with Candied Walnuts

Ingredients

Candied Walnuts

  • 1 egg white
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup walnuts, whole halves

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • pinch salt and pepper

Salad

  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup red grapes, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, torn or rough chopped
  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup candied walnuts
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • Boston or Bibb lettuce for serving

Instructions

Candied Walnuts

  • Preheat oven to 300 F. In a bowl lightly whisk egg. Add sugar and salt. Mix in the walnuts and pour onto a lined baking sheet. Spread out into a single layer. Baked for 15-17 minutes tossing halfway. Remove from oven and cool.

Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Salad

  • In a large bowl add celery, grapes, apple, lettuce and parsley. Pour in dressing and toss to combine.
  • Arrange Boston lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Carefully scoop on the salad. Sprinkle on cheese, walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.