Fuji Apple& Radicchio Salad With Maytag Blue Cheese &

* Exported from MasterCook *

Fuji Apple & Radicchio Salad With Maytag Blue Cheese &

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Spicy Glazed Walnuts
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons water
2/3 cup cracked walnuts
Salad
1 head radicchio -- julienne
3 medium Gravenstein or Fuji apples -- diced
3/4 cup Maytag blue cheese -- crumbled
2/3 cup Spicy Glazed Walnuts
1/2 cup Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup red onion -- finely diced
1 teaspoon garlic -- crushed
1/4 cup basil -- chopped
1/4 cup Italian parsley -- chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon -- grated
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar,
salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper and water. Cook until mixture is bubbling.
Add the walnuts and stir constantly until the walnuts are well
coated and the sugar has begun to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Spread the walnu
ts on a baking sheet to cool
completely.
Assemble ingredients and combine the radicchio, apples,
blue cheese and walnuts. Toss lightly with the basil vinaigrette. Season to tas
te and assemble onto serving dishes.
Combine the dry mustard, red onions and garlic in a bowl. Add the rest of the i
ngredients and mix well. Let stand at room temperature for a half-hour so that
the flavors have a chance to marry. Check the seasonings and adjust if necessar
y. DO NOT REFRIGERATE.



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NOTES : Courtesy of: The Lark Creek Inn
234 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-7766