Greens with Asparagus and Raspberries

This salad with asparagus, goat cheese and raspberries is an amazing combination of flavors.

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (13)

  • Candied Walnuts:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup walnut pieces
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • Field Green Salad:
  • 9 ounce bag field greens
  • 1 pint raspberries
  • 1 pound asparagus, cooked until tender and cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive or walnut oil
  • 1/4 cup raspberry or balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup mild goat cheese or goat cheese crumbles

Directions

  1. To prepare walnuts, heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add walnuts and sauté. Sprinkle with sugar and continue sautéing 2 minutes until sugar is melted and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. To prepare salad, place greens in a large salad bowl. Add raspberries, asparagus, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and toss gently.
  3. Add goat cheese and lightly mix. Divide among 4 plates and sprinkle candied walnuts over tops.