In a small pan over medium heat add 1 cups walnuts, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp water. Stir constantly, cook about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to parchment paper to cool.

Combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp dijon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1/8 tsp garlic powder.

Combine 2 5oz bags of spring mix, thinly sliced honeycrisp apple, 4 oz crumbled goat cheese, and candied walnuts. Toss with vinaigrette before serving **there will be more dressing than you need, be careful not to over dress.