Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Grape, Edamame, Walnut Salad

This is something I just came up with when I was looking at some waldorf salad ideas.  I didn't have apples and a few other ingredients so I changed it quite a bit.  I seriously loved this salad.  The mustard made it so good.  I think the Plochman's premium natural stone ground mustard that Rox introduced me to is THE BEST!!!!

Took about 15 min. to make and would serve about 4 people.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grainy mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey/agave ( I used agave syrup)
  • 1 shallot, minced (green onion/ red if you want a stronger flavor)
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  •  Red grapes cut in halves (as many as you like)
  • 3 ounces watercress/arugula, washed and dried (6 cups)( I had watercress and it was yummy!)
  • 1 Belgian endive/Romaine lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried/sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 packages of edamame (you can buy from Costco) discard pods

Directions

  1. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts, stirring frequently until crisp and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey/agave, shallot, and vinegar until well combined. Whisk in the oil until thick; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add grapes,edamame and arugula; toss to coat. Arrange endive leaves on four serving plates, top with grape mixture and scatter mint and walnuts over the top.

2 comments:

  1. Oh I am so excited to try this. Thank you! Thank You! Thank You!

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  2. Ok. This was fabulous!!! Rox and I made it. I love all the different flavors. SOO good. Thanks Charie!

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