Frisée Salad with Fresh Cherries, Roasted Walnuts and Blue Cheese

Serves 4 as a side dish, 2 as a meal

Frisée Salad with Fresh Cherries, Roasted Walnuts and Blue Cheese

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Ingredients

• ½ cup (125 mL) walnuts, roasted and chopped in halves
• 1 head of Frisee lettuce, washed and torn into bite sized pieces
• 3 cups (24 ounces) spring mix, washed and spun dry
• ¾ cup (175 mL) fresh cherries, washed and sliced in half
• ½ cup (125 mL) crumbled blue cheese (or goat cheese if you prefer)
Salad Dressing: Cherry Vinaigrette
• ½ cup (125 mL) olive oil
• 1/3 cup (85 mL) black cherry vinegar
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup
• Salt and pepper, for taste

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375° degrees F. Evenly spread walnuts onto a non-stick baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 8-10 minutes, or until walnuts have turned a darker shade or begin to smell toasted. Alternatively, dry roast, turning occasionally in a frying pan over medium heat watching carefully not to burn. Remove from oven/stovetop and set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine Frisee lettuce, spring mix, toasted walnuts, cherries and blue cheese.
3. In a separate smaller bowl, mix olive oil, black cherry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, maple syrup and salt & pepper.
4. Drizzle salad dressing over large bowl and toss together. Serve immediately.