Waldorf Salad with Steel-Cut Oats |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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The nuttiness of the steel-cut oats adds a great twist to traditional Waldorf Salad. Rinsing the oats removes excess starch on the outside of the grains, preventing them from becoming too sticky. Ingredients:
1 cup steel-cut oats, rinsed and drained |
1 cup water |
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided |
2/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts |
1 1/2 teaspoons honey |
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper |
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 1/2 cups diced granny smith apple (about 1 large) |
1 1/2 cups torn radicchio |
1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese |
Directions:
1. Combine oats, 1 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 7 minutes (do not stir) or until liquid almost evaporates. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Place oats in a medium bowl, and let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Combine walnuts, honey, and red pepper in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook 4 minutes or until nuts are fragrant and honey is slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.
3. Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, olive oil, vinegar, and black pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add dressing, apple, radicchio, and grapes to oats; toss well. Place 1 1/2 cups oat mixture on each of 4 plates, and top each serving with about 3 tablespoons walnut mixture and 2 tablespoons blue cheese.
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