Sweet and Spicy Tossed Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1-1/3 cups walnut halves
2 tbsp butter, melted
3 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp curry powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
dressing:
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2/3 cup olive oil
salad:
2 packages (5 oz each) spring mix salad greens
1 package (5 oz) dried cherries
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shaved parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine walnuts and butter. Add the sugar, ginger, curry, salt and cayenne; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, syrup, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, cherries and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and toasted walnuts. Serve immediately. Yield: 22 servings (3/4 cup each).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	161.28 Kcal (675 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.11g	22%
Cholesterol	7.37mg	2%
Sodium	157.69mg	7%
Potassium	63.76mg	1%
Total Carbs	4.52g	2%
Sugars	3.4g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	3%
Protein	4.36g	9%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.1mg	12%
Calcium	90.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	427.45 Kcal (1790 kJ)
Calories from fat	336.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.39g	22%
Cholesterol	19.54mg	2%
Sodium	417.94mg	7%
Potassium	169mg	1%
Total Carbs	11.99g	2%
Sugars	9g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.8g	3%
Protein	11.56g	9%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	2%
Iron	5.7mg	12%
Calcium	239.6mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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