Warm Honey Walnut Dressing

There’s nothing like homemade salad dressing, and this warm honey walnut dressing, with the surprise of sweet dark cherries, takes the prize for a tangy and sweet flavor combination that’s guaranteed to please.

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 7 min

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup bottled Italian dressing
• 2 heads Boston, Bibb, or romaine lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 (17-ounce) can sweet dark pitted cherries, drained

Instructions

1. Place oil and walnuts in a medium saucepan and warm over medium heat until nuts are slightly brown.
    
2. Add honey, maple syrup, and Italian dressing; reduce heat to low and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until hot, stirring frequently.
    
3. Place lettuce in a large bowl and toss with dressing. Top with cherries.
    

Options

If you'd like, you can substitute grapes, dried cranberries, dried cherries, or apple slices for the canned cherries.