MAPLE DIJON SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS

CANDIED WALNUT INGREDIENTS

¾ Cup Walnut Halves and Pieces

1 Tablespoon Butter, Melted

1 Tablespoon Coconut Sugar

½ Tablespoon Maple Syrup

¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon

SALAD INGREDIENTS

Granny Smith Apple Sliced

Honey Crisp Apple Sliced

1/3 Cup Red Onion Sliced

6 Cups Green Leaf Lettuce Chopped

½ Cup Blue Cheese Crumbles

1/8 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

½ Tablespoon Coconut Sugar

¼ Teaspoon Pink Salt

½ Tablespoon Dijon Mustard

1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup

ASSEMBLY

1. Make the walnuts.  In a small bowl mix together the butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon. 
2. Evenly coat the walnuts with the cinnamon mixture. 
3. Place the walnuts on a small cookie sheet and bake at 300F.
4. Stir the walnuts every 5 – 10 minutes while baking. 
5. Let the walnuts cool.
6. Make the salad dressing.  In a small bowl mix together the olive oil, coconut sugar, salt, Dijon, and syrup.  Mix well until fully combined.
7. In a large salad bowl add the lettuce and onions, dress the salad with the Maple Dijon.
8. Top the salad with the apples, blue cheese, and walnuts.
9. Plate and serve.
10. ENJOY!