Sugared Walnuts, Endive And Orange Salad

By Barbara Burman

Ingredients:

2		tablespoons butter
1		cup chopped walnuts
2		tablespoons packed brown sugar
1		tablespoon olive oil
1		teaspoon balsamic vinegar
4		OUTSPAN oranges, peeled, segmented and cubed
3		heads Belgian endive, trimmed and cut cross-wise into strips
		salt and freshly ground black pepper

In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. When it starts to foam, add walnuts, stirring until well coated. Reduce heat to low. Stir in brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until walnuts turn brown and sugar starts to caramelize. Transfer to bowl. Let stand 20 minutes to cool.

In a salad bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar. Add oranges, endive and walnuts; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Recipe makes 4 servings.

Recipe taken from Fabulous Fruit, by Barbara Burman. To order a copy of this 144-page book, please call 800-488-9771. Books are $9.95, postage included.