Ingredients
- Candied Walnuts
- 2 Tsp Butter, unsalted
- 3 Tbsp Maple syrup
- 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 Tsp Kosher salt
- 1 C Walnut halves
- Avocado White Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1 c Avocado From Mexico, fresh, roughly diced
- 1/4 c White balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tsp Shallot, minced
- 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1/2 Tsp Kosher salt
- 1/8 Tsp White pepper
- 1/4 c Olive oil
- Avocado Summer Berry Salad
- 8 c Baby spinach leaves, fresh
- 3/4 c Avocado White Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 12 ea Avocados From Mexico, sliced, ¼″ Thick
- 1/2 c Strawberries, fresh, halved
- 1/2 c Watermelon, fresh, ½″ Diced
- 1/4 c Red onions, thinly sliced
- 4 ea Chicken breast, 6-Ounce, grilled, diced
- 1/2 c Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 c Candied Walnuts
Instructions
- Candied Walnuts:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Melt butter in small pan over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup, vanilla and salt.
- Bring mixture to a simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Add walnuts and stir, coating them in maple syrup mixture until well covered.
- Transfer walnut halves to a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread them in a single layer.
- Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until walnuts are caramelized.
- Allow candied walnuts to cool completely before serving.
- Avocado White Balsamic Vinegar:
- Place all ingredients into a food processor, processing until a smooth consistency has been reached.
- While blending, slowly add in oil to emulsify.
- Place in container with lid and refrigerate until needed for up to 24 hours.
- Avocado Summer Berry Salad:
- Place spinach into mixing bowl.
- Add in ½ cup Avocado White Balsamic Vinaigrette and gently mix until spinach is evenly coated.
- Portion salad evenly into 4 serving bowls.
- Top each salad with 3 fresh avocado slices, 2 tablespoons strawberries, 2 tablespoons watermelon, 1 tablespoon red onion and 1 grilled chicken breast.
- Drizzle 1 additional tablespoon vinaigrette over top of each salad.
- Garnish each salad with 2 tablespoons crumbled feta and 2 tablespoons candied walnuts to serve.
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