Boil the walnuts for 1 minute only, don't put them in too early, then drain under hot running water until water is clear???? Is that right?? Can I get by without the salt??

I know the recipe only says 1 minute, but I haven't really read the recipe in years! We probably boil ours anywhere from 1-5 minutes. It doesn't really seem to make a difference!

Leaving out the salt should only affect the taste slightly, I don't see how it would affect the quality at all.

I'd try a small batch first to make sure you like the result.

Good Luck!