Balsamic Grilled Cherry, Blueberry, Goat Cheese, and Candied Hazelnut Salad
Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup shelled hazelnuts
- 8-10 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 cups cherries (pitted and halved)
- 2 tablespoons Newman's Own Lite Balsamic Dressing
- 1 cup blueberries
- 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- Additional Newman's Own Lite Balsamic Dressing for the salad
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Preparation
Step 1
First, candy the hazelnuts. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and hot water. Add the hazelnuts and toss until well coated. Pour mixture onto a large baking sheet that has been lined with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Bake until hazelnuts are crisp, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Once cooled, break hazelnuts apart. Roughly chop and set aside.
Step 2
Preheat grill to medium heat. Place cherries in a medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of balsamic dressing and toss well. Place cherries on a grill pan and grill until tender, about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to turn occasionally while cooking.
Step 3
In a large bowl, add greens, grilled cherries, blueberries, goat cheese, and candied hazelnuts. Drizzle with additional balsamic dressing and serve immediately.
Step 4
Note-I usually don't add the full 1 cup of hazelnuts to the salad, but I like to candy 1 cup at a time. Add however many you like!
Step 5
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