Best Green Salad With Apples And Maple Walnut Dressing Recipes

Mixed Greens' Salad With Apples and Maple-Walnut Oil Dressing image

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Apple

Time 15m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups mixed greens, rinsed
1 cup braeburn apple, julienned, cut 2-inches long (can substitute similar apple such as Honey Crisp, etc.)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup (NOT imitation)
2 teaspoons brown mustard (or Dijon)
2 1/2 teaspoons walnut oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

In small glass bowl, prepare salad dressing first and set aside.
Use salad spinner to remove excess moisture from the greens.
*In large non-reactive serving bowl place the sliced apples and toss them with a little bit of apple cider to halt oxidizing.
Next, add the salad greens, a few tablespoons of the salad dressing and toss gently again with tongs to mix.
Serve remaining salad dressing on side along with the toasted walnuts if using.
*For best results, cut up apples and toss with the vinegar right before serving.

Apple, Dried Cherry, and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

For dressing:
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:
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.