Best Michigan Cherry Salad Recipes

EAT MICHIGAN SALAD

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I live in Buckeye country, that's the land of Ohio State University football to the rest of you. We love to tailgate and watch the Bowl games, and are always trying to come up with clever things to do to our biggest rivals up north, the Michigan Wolverines. The cherries and maple in this wonderful salad inspired the name. Enjoy!

Provided by Saveur

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
3 heads butter lettuce - rinsed, and torn
½ cup dried cherries
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into matchsticks
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
3 ounces chopped candied pecans

Steps:

In the container of a blender, combine the mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar. Cover and blend on low speed. Gradually pour in the vegetable oil while mixing until fully incorporated. Taste and season accordingly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, cherries, apples, goat cheese and candied pecans. Toss with just enough of the dressing to coat, then serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 140.5 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

HARVEST SALAD WITH CHERRY VINAIGRETTE

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Mixed greens and plenty of produce make this salad so satisfying, and it's gorgeous to serve for special occasions. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup yellow grape tomatoes or pear tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
4 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
CHERRY VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup tart cherry preserves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 50-60 minutes or until tender. Remove foil; cool completely. Peel beets and cut into 1/2-in. pieces., In a large bowl, combine salad greens, apples, carrot, tomatoes, chickpeas, walnuts, bacon and cooled beets. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Serve with salad.,

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TRAVERSE CITY SALAD

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Posted per a request. Traverse City Salad (featuring dried cherries)is served by many Michigan restaurants - each with their own variation. This one is my version for one very healthy salad. Note: The Traverse City area, in northern lower Michigan is known as a major cherry growing area.

Provided by Satisfied Kris

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups mixed greens
1 slice red onion, chopped or separated into rings (or to taste)
3 tablespoons dried cherries (or to taste)
3 tablespoons pecans or 3 tablespoons walnuts, roughly chopped
6 grape tomatoes or 1 small tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled (or to taste)
4 ounces turkey (optional) or 4 ounces chargrilled chicken, cut into strips (optional)
raspberry vinaigrette dressing (bottled)