Aida's Salad

By Matt Fisher
Servings: Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 tsp dry mustard
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cloves crushed garlic

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy skillet, stirring constantly over medium heat until sugar is melted, for about 10 minutes or until all is light brown. Spoon out on lightly oiled foil, spreading it out as much as possible. When it cools, break it into small pieces.

Mix the remaining ingredients for dressing.