MOLINE, Ill. — It's time to plan ahead for the week! This time, we're bringing you a salty-sweet and healthy salad that's perfect for the holiday season.
News 8's Shelby Kluver and Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian Nina Struss team up to show just how easy it is to make this recipe for your family.
Here's a hint for this recipe: you can save time on it by making the cranberry mixture and vinaigrette up to two days ahead. Make sure to cover and refrigerate separately until ready for use.
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Serves 6.
All you need:
- 1 cup walnuts.
- 2 tbsp. light corn syrup.
- 1 tbsp. plus ¼ cup sugar, divided.
- ½ tsp. salt.
- 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries.
- ¼ cup cranberry juice.
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar.
- 2 tbsp. honey.
- 2 clove(s) garlic, minced.
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice.
- ¼ cup olive oil.
- 6 cups torn romaine.
- 2 medium oranges, peeled and sliced.
- 2 green onions, sliced.
- 1 oz. goat cheese, crumbled.
All you do:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside.
- For candied walnuts, in a medium bowl, combine walnuts, corn syrup, 1 tablespoon sugar and salt. Spread on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until nuts are deep golden and sugar mixture is bubbly, stirring occasionally to break up clumps. Cool completely on baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, 1/4 cup sugar and cranberry juice. Cook and stir over medium heat for 30 minutes or until cranberries pop and mixture becomes very thick. Set aside to cool.
- For dressing, in a blender or food processor combine balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, orange juice and oil. Add 1/4 cup of the cooked cranberry mixture. Blend until smooth.
- Line a serving platter with romaine. Add oranges, green onions, goat cheese, cooled cranberries and walnuts. Serve with prepared dressing.
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