Watermelon Salad with Arugula, Goat Cheese and Candied Walnuts

By á-177220

perfect summer salad for a 4th of July barbecue! Wonderful summer watermelon with arugula, topped with creamy goat cheese and candied walnuts!

Ingredients

• 6 pieces of watermelon
• 2 cups baby arugula
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup Spiced Candied Walnuts
• Spiced Candied Walnuts
• 1/2 cup raw walnuts (soak overnight in filtered water)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Drain your soaked walnuts on a paper towel then set aside.
Warm your honey over medium heat for about a minute, until it has liquified. You can also microwave it for 15 seconds. Stir in the walnuts, cayenne and sea salt. Mix to combine thoroughly.
Bake the nuts for 20 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for a week.
Spread the walnuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.