Pear & arugula salad with candied walnuts

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch with pear & arugula salad featuring decadent candied walnuts. A taste of gourmet delight.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup walnut halves
• 4 teaspoons water
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons walnut oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 8 cups baby arugula
• 2 firm ripe red pears, sliced

Instructions:

1. Start by heating the oven to 200 °C. Take a small baking pan and cover it with parchment paper. Apply cooking spray on it.
2. In a bowl, mix walnuts with water. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. Transfer this mixture onto the prepared pan. Bake until the sugar caramelizes and the nuts start to turn golden, for about 6 to 8 minutes. Let it cool in the pan until the sugar sets, approximately 10 minutes.
3. For the salad, crush garlic and salt together in a mortar using a pestle or on a cutting board with the side of a knife until it forms a paste. Transfer it to a big bowl and combine it with oil, mustard, vinegar, and pepper. Toss in arugula, pears, and the prepared walnuts; mix everything well.

Summary:

• Calories: 856 kcal
• Fat: 78 g
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Potassium: 559 mg
• Magnesium: 192 mg