APPLE SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

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The delightful salad brings so many compliments. The balsamic vinegar dressing has a pleasant taste and nicely coats the apples, endive and other salad ingredients.-Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings. (1 cup vinaigrette).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup walnut oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
2 medium red apples, thinly sliced
2 medium green apples, thinly sliced
2 cups endive
1 block (4 ounces) brick cheese, cubed
2/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, syrup, mustard and nutmeg; season with salt and pepper. In a salad bowl, combine the apples, endive, cheese, pecans and onion. Drizzle desired amount of vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate leftover vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.