Dark Chocolate Balsamic Candied Walnut, Pear and Watercress Salad

Today was amazing. I got a totally genius idea. Dark chocolate balsamic candied walnuts! I only have one word for you - Amazing. They are pretty simple to make, although I will admit that cleanup is not a breeze, you will probably wanna let the pan soak a while before washing.  Here is what you need to make the candied walnuts:

 

1-2 Tbs Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinager (I prefer the Olive Oil Store)

2 Tbs Florida Crystals Organic Cane Sugar

1 cup of raw walnuts

 

In a warmed saute pan add in the vinegar and the sugar. Cook until bubbly one to two minutes, add in the walnuts and coat with mixture. Cook about 2 more minutes before removing them from pan. Let cool on waxed paper.

 

 

For the Salad:

2-3 cups Watercress

1 red pear, sliced

1 cup of Candied Walnuts ( see above)

2 oz of Daiya Jalapeno Garlic Havarti Style Wedge, cut into small cubes

Layer ingredients in order from top to bottom. I served this without a salad dressing as it is sweet from the candied nuts. Enjoy!