Candied Walnut Salad

This Salad is another favorite.  My cute sister in law made if for Thanksgiving a few years back and it is my favorite. (the image below shows pears, but she used strawberries and it was excellent)

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Candied Walnut Salad

½ c walnut halves

¼ c. sugar

3 c. mixed greens

½ c. dried cranberries

½ c. crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

1 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette

1 tbsp white vinegar

1 tbsp olive oil

*Optional: Pears, Raspberries or Sliced Strawberries

Directions:

Candied walnuts: Place walnuts and sugar in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves into a light brown liquid and coats the walnuts. Remove walnuts from skillet, and spread them out on a sheet of aluminum foil to cool.

Salad: Place in a large salad bowl the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently; add candied walnuts, and toss again.