Blue Cheese Grape Salad with Caramelized Walnuts
This Blue Cheese Grape Salad with Caramelized Walnuts is a fresh mixed green salad featuring sweet grapes, juicy honey melon, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy caramelized walnuts. A light vinaigrette made with olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, and salt balances the sweet and savory flavors beautifully.
Equipment
- Large salad bowl
- Small bowl for dressing
- Whisk or fork
- Knife and cutting board
- Small skillet
- Spatula or spoon
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Salad
- 120 g (4 oz) mixed salad greens
- 150 g (1 cup) dark grapes, halved
- 120 g (4 oz) honey melon, cubed
- 80 g (3 oz) blue cheese, crumbled
- 60 g (½ cup) caramelized walnuts
Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp salt
Caramelized Walnuts
- 100 g 1 cup walnut halves
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Caramelized Walnuts
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the walnut halves and sugar.
- Cook while stirring for about 3–4 minutes until the sugar melts and coats the walnuts.
- Add a pinch of salt and stir well.
- Transfer the walnuts onto parchment paper and allow them to cool completely. Chop roughly before using.
Salad
- Wash and dry the mixed greens and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Add the halved grapes and cubed honey melon.
- Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the salad.
Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, and salt until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and mix well.
- Add the cooled caramelized walnuts.
Notes
Caramelized walnuts can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container for several days.
Other nuts, such as pecans, also work well in this salad.
You can substitute the blue cheese with goat cheese, brie, or feta.
Serve this salad as a starter or alongside grilled chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables.