We all need a ‘secret weapon’ — no, not a gun! A special something that makes us unique or helps us through a hard time, a trait or a behavior that is extraordinary. This salad has a secret weapon in the sweet and spicy toasted walnuts. The combination of flavors is something that I aspire to create in my personal life: sweet (kindhearted), yet still bold (but not too much).
INGREDIENTS:
Lettuce
Cucumber
Tomatoes
Red onion
Steamed green beans
Mango slices
Apricot slices
Orange Slices
Any colorful fruit and vegetables you’d like!
Sweet and Spicy Walnuts
Walnuts
Honey
Spices: (e.g. Cayenne pepper, hot curry powder, or Masala powder)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Thinly slice the vegetables
For the green beans, blanch them so they’re a little softer and a brighter color
For the walnuts: Toast the walnuts in a skillet on medium heat, add the honey until it bubbles and the seasonings. Take off heat and put on parchment paper to cool, or put it in the refrigerator.