Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Strawberry & Carmelized Walnut Salad with Orange-Basil Vinaigrette

by Cindy from Frog Hollow in Skippack, PA

Juice of 1 orange, about 1/4 cup
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 tbs. champagne or white wine vinegar
3 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbs. finely chopped fresh basil
a pinch of coarse salt and a good grinding of black pepper
1 pint strawberries, sliced
8 thin or 4 regular scallions, sliced thinly
Greens of your choice, figuring about 2 generous handfuls per person
1 cup carmelized walnuts
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (or feta, if you prefer)

Whisk first 7 ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. May want to add more o.j., sugar or agave syrup, if you prefer sweeter. Will make about 3/4 cup vinaigrette.

Assemble the salad by tossing the greens with the sliced strawberries and scallions. Add the vinaigrette and top with crumbled cheese and carmelized walnuts.

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