Peohe's-Style Salad with Orange-Ginger
Vinaigrette and Candied Walnuts

Peohe's is located on Coronado Island, California.

Ingredients

Salad

• Mesclun salad mix, as needed
• Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette, enough to coat lightly
• Candied walnuts, as garnish
• Mandarin orange slices, as garnish

Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette

• 1 1/2 cups tarragon vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
• 2 cups olive oil

Candied Walnuts

• 3 pounds walnuts, halved
• 8 ounces butter
• 4 ounces sugar
• 4 ounces light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup honey

Instructions

Orange Ginger Vinaigrette

1. Whisk all ingredients together in stainless steel bowl until mixed thoroughly.

Candied Walnuts

1. Heat all ingredients except walnuts until completely melted. Toss walnuts in sugar mixture.
2. Place on sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes. Gently toss several times while cooling. When completely cool, place in an airtight container.

Salad assembly

1. Toss vinaigrette and salad mix in a stainless steel bowl till mix is evenly coated.
2. Plate salads; place walnuts and oranges on top.