Cherry, Goat Cheese & Candied Walnut Salad with Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette - Choose CherriesChoose

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Montmorency tart cherry juice
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 scant tablespoon honey
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 cup walnut halves
• 1/4 heaping cup loose brown sugar
• 4 (1 ounce) slices goat cheese (see note below)
• 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons panko
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3-4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup dried Montmorency tart cherries
• 8 cups mixed greens, such as green and red leaf lettuce, arugula and baby spinach
• 1/2 cup walnuts, candied (recipe below)
• 4 crusted goat cheese medallions (recipe below)
• Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette to taste (recipe below)