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

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

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

Featuring: Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lavender Balsamic Vinegar

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 Blood Orange Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • Additional Lavender Balsamic Vinegar as needed

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 Lavender balsamic vinegar 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, blood orange extra virgin olive oil and candied hazelnuts. Drizzle with additional lavender balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

Enjoy!

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