Balsamic Grilled Cherry, Blueberry, Goat Cheese, and Candied Hazelnut Salad

Name: Balsamic Grilled Cherry, Blueberry, Goat Cheese, and Candied Hazelnut Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 tablespoons hot water; 1 cup shelled hazelnuts; 8-10 cups mixed salad greens; 2 cups cherries; 2 tablespoons Newman's Own Lite Balsamic Dressing; 1 cup blueberries; 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese; Additional Newman's Own Lite Balsamic Dressing for the salad

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5.0

3 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
American, International, Vegetarian, gluten-free

Balsamic Grilled Cherry, Blueberry, Goat Cheese, and Candied Hazelnut Salad

Iris Warren

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The balsamic grilled cherries make this salad extra special. It is the perfect salad for summertime!

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Ingredients

3 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons hot water
1 cup shelled hazelnuts
8-10 cups mixed salad greens
2 cups cherries pitted and halved
2 tablespoons Newman's Own Lite Balsamic Dressing
1 cup blueberries
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
Additional Newman's Own Lite Balsamic Dressing for the salad

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Instructions

First, candy the hazelnuts. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and hot water. Add the hazelnuts and toss until well coated. Pour mixture onto a large baking sheet that has been lined with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Bake until hazelnuts are crisp, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Once cooled, break hazelnuts apart. Roughly chop and set aside.
Preheat grill to medium heat. Place cherries in a medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of balsamic dressing and toss well. Place cherries on a grill pan and grill until tender, about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to turn occasionally while cooking.
In a large bowl, add greens, grilled cherries, blueberries, goat cheese, and candied hazelnuts. Drizzle with additional balsamic dressing and serve immediately.
Note-I usually don't add the full 1 cup of hazelnuts to the salad, but I like to candy 1 cup at a time. Add however many you like!