Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 12 ounces walnut halves
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil
  • 1/2 cup walnut oil
  • 1/2 cup peanut oil
  • 10 ounces arugula leaves or spring mix
  • salt to taste
  • ground multi-colored peppercorns to taste

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir in brown sugar, and cook until the sugar has melted and turned deep brown - but not burnt, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Once the sugar has browned, stir in walnut halves until coated with caramelized sugar.
  • Spread out onto prepared baking sheet, and place into preheated oven.
  • Cook until the center of the walnuts have just turned a light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool until warm or room temperature.
  • Whisk the vinegar together with the chives, parsley, dill, and chervil.
  • Whisk in walnut and peanut oils until well combined.
  • To serve, toss the arugula with enough dressing to moisten in a large bowl.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place onto salad plates and garnish with candied walnuts.