Salad with a Twist + Glazed Nuts
I did manage to talk my daughters into trying them since they do contain what they already know they love – glazed nuts!
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
For the glazed nuts
- 1 cup nuts raw, (I used pecans)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce I found an organic low-sodium bottle at Earthfare
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper or more if you like it spicy
For the salad
- Bibb lettuce or spinach
- goat cheese crumbled with a fork
- tomatoes diced
Instructions
For the glazed nuts
- Preheat the oven (or toaster oven) to 375 degrees F.
- Mix all ingredients together and then spread the nuts onto a baking sheet that has been covered with parchment paper. Put in the oven and stir them every minute or two. When the nuts start to caramelize and become brown and bubbly they are done – after about 5 – 8 minutes. It is imperative that you check on them frequently because they can go from perfect to burnt very fast.
- Once done, let them cool then break apart if stuck together.
For the salad
- Wash and tear off the lettuce leaves.
- Top each leaf with a small helping of diced tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, and glazed nuts.
- Gently crack the ribbing in the leaf in a few places so it will roll over the toppings. Secure with a toothpick and serve.
Notes
Please note you will need parchment paper for baking.
* Recipe is gluten-free if gluten-free soy sauce is used.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Salad with a Twist + Glazed Nuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 172mg7%
Potassium 215mg6%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 7g14%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.