Radicchio and Haricot Vert Salad with Candied Walnuts Recipe

Radicchio and Haricot Vert Salad with Candied Walnuts Recipe

  • 3/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup walnut oil
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar, divided
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 1 head of Bibb lettuce, coarsely torn
  • 1/2 large head of radicchio, thickly sliced
  • 2 cups frozen haricots verts or small slender green beans, thawed
  1. Combine walnuts, sugar, 2 teaspoons oil, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in medium nonstick skillet. Stir over medium heat until syrup coats nuts thickly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer nuts to piece of foil. Separate nuts; freeze on foil 5 minutes or cool completely at room temperature.
  2. Whisk remaining 1/4 cup oil, 2 1/2 tablespoons vinegar, and garlic in large bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add Bibb lettuce, radicchio, haricots verts, and nuts; toss to coat.