The candied walnuts alone are amazing -- and amazingly easy to make! I usually make extra and serve them on the side.
1/2 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 Tablespoon raspberry vinaigrette
1 Tablespoon white vinegar
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1. 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.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cranberries, cheese, vinaigrette, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss gently. Add candied walnuts, and toss again.
