Name: Apple, Dried Cherry, and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or other white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens (about 10 cups lightly packed); 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips; 1/2 cup dried tart cherries; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

"While visiting my sister in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, we had a delightful dinner at the Mountain Town Station Brewing Company and Steakhouse," writes Marge Frazier of Houston, Texas. "The salad with greens, fruits, and nuts was amazing. Plus it had a creamy maple dressing that was delicious."

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

Maple Dressing

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or other white wine vinegar

2 teaspoons sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

Salad

1 5-ounce bag mixed baby greens (about 10 cups lightly packed)

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips

1/2 cup dried tart cherries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

For dressing:
Step 1
Whisk mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
For salad:
Step 2
Toss greens, apples, cherries, and 1/4 cup walnuts in large bowl to combine. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and serve.

TagsSalad Leafy Greens Vegetable Apple Fruit Dried Cherry Dried Fruit Walnut Nut Side Dinner Lunch Dairy Free Gluten Free Vegetarian Quick Easy Bon Appétit

Recipe information

Ingredients

Maple Dressing

Salad

Preparation

For dressing:

Step 1

For salad:

Step 2

Recipe notes