Autumn Salad With Apples And Candied Walnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Nuts
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon fresley ground black pepper
1/2 cup sugar
Dressing
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (can use dried)
1/2 medium sweet onion
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil (light tasting)
salt and pepper
Salad
2 bunches romaine lettuce, salad torn
1 granny smith apple, sliced thin
1 gala apples, sliced thin (Honey Crisp or Fugi)
1/2 cup feta cheese (to taste)

Preparation

Nuts: Preheat oven tp 350 degrees.
Combine walnuts and butter in glass baking dish.
Bake 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
Combine sugar and pepper and toss warm walnuts in mixture to coat.
Let cool and store in jar in fridge.
Dressing: Blend all ingredients, except oin in processor or blender. With it running, slowly add oil. (may be refrigerated, but bring to room temp to serve).
Salad: Assemble and toss with dressing right before serving. (You will have dressing left over) To keep apples from turning brown, place slices in a zip lock with a little lemon juice and water and shake.