Strawberry and Rocket Salad with Candied Walnuts and Feta
 
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Made with fresh strawberries, rocket leaves, and topped with the easiest dressing ever, this salad is definitely a winner! Top it up with some crunchy candied walnuts and salty feta to take things to another level.
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Makes: 3-4
Ingredients
  • For the Salad:
  • Strawberries, 1 cup (sliced)
  • Rocket Leaves or Bay Spinach, 3-4 cups
  • Feta Cheese, to crumble on top
  • For the Candied Walnuts:
  • Walnuts, ½cupCaster Sugar, ¼ cup
  • Butter, 1 tablespoon
  • Dressing:
  • Extra virgin Olive Oil, 3 tablespoons
  • Honey, 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon Juice, 1 tablespoon (you can add more if you want it tangier)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
  1. To begin with, start making the candied walnuts. In a heavy bottom pan, heat sugar and butter on a low flame. Toss in the walnuts in and let the mixture heat up while constantly stirring.
  2. In a few minutes, the mixture will turn caramel in color. Using a spatula mix the walnuts in this caramely goodness until they're completely coated. Immediately transfer to a tray lined with parchment paper. Separate the walnuts using a spoon while they're still hot so they don't stick later and turn into a big mess. Let them cool.
  3. Make the dressing: In a bowl, mix all the ingredients listed under "dressing" using a fork until they're properly combined.
  4. To assemble, toss in the rocket leaves, strawberries, and candied walnuts (once cold) in a large salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over them and mix until everything is properly coated. Crumble some feta cheese on top. And serve immediately!
Recipe by Sugar & Spice by Radhika at https://sugarnspicebyradhika.in/strawberry-salad-with-candied-walnuts-and-feta/