Summer Salad with Strawberries and Feta

Miss Genva came over for dindin tonight, and since it was GORGEOUS outside and we didn't feel like working out - we thought we would eat healthy instead!!  (we totally were going to run and eat burgers/fries - see tomorrow's menu since it was thawed out!)  Anyways, salad was amazing and a must try!!  You can totally use crumbled bacon instead of the candied walnuts...but they are Oh so good!!  :)

OBB Cookbook

Ingredients:

Salad greens

Crumbled feta cheese

Thinly sliced red onions
Sliced strawberries

Candied pecans or walnuts (see below)

Grilled chicken breasts (optional)
Honey Red Wine Vinaigrette

Candied Pecans or walnuts

1/2 cup walnuts

1/4 cup sugar

Candy the nuts......combine the walnuts and sugar in a medium skillet over medium heat.  Stir constantly....after a few minutes, the sugar will look very fine and then a few after that, it will start to liquefy.  This is when you have to stir and scrap!!  Make sure everything gets stirred around or you will burn something!!  The syrup will begin to darken and will coat the nuts.  When they reach golden brown color, remove from heat - stirring constantly as the nuts begin to cool.  After a few minutes, spread candied nuts onto a greased piece or wax paper or a greased cookie sheet.  Let cool - set aside