Today, changed that. I can't believe how easy they were to make! And how tasty, too! Yum!
Whole Life Nutrition's Candied Walnuts (modified)
Serves 4
1 cup walnuts (or pecans or other nut of your choice)
1 T extra virgin olive oil
2 T maple-flavored agave nectar
pinch sea salt
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place ingredients in a pie pan and mix together. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, and then remove from pie pan and place on a plate to cool.
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I put the candied nuts on top of this beauty!
Whole Life Nutrition's Spinach Salad with Candied Walnuts & Dried Cherries
Serves 4
8 oz spinach leaves
1/2 c dried organic cherries
1/2 small red onion, sliced into thin rounds (optional)
Candied Walnuts (see recipe above)
Sweet & Salty Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
Place spinach into a salad bowl. Add candied walnuts, cherries & onion. Top with dressing.
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Whole Life Nutrition's Sweet & Salty Vinaigrette (modified)
1.5 T extra virgin olive oil
1.5 T sunflower oil
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 T maple-flavored agave nectar
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
Place all dressing ingredients into a small jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well. Dress salads just before serving.
