MAPLE DIJON SALAD

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I first made this to serve at our family reunion feast. I had prepared enough to fill a large roasting pan and nothing was left, not even a nut! Everyone loved it and requested the recipe before leaving, even my big brother! (as a side note, it's now the ONLY salad dressing he'll eat, on ANY salad!)

Provided by sharon flanagan

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 c maple syrup, pure
1/2 c dijon mustard
1/4 c brown sugar
1/2 c balsamic vinegar
1 1/4 c iceberg lettuce, torn
1 1/4 c romaine lettuce, torn
1 1/4 c baby spinach, torn
1/2 c carrot, matchstick cut
1/2 small red onion, cut into rings
1/2 c sweet red pepper, chopped
1/3 c apple, chopped
1/3 c mandarin orange pieces
1/3 c pecans (whole or chopped)
1 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
cooked chicken (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Be sure to wash the fruits and vegetables and dry on paper towels before cutting.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix your salad greens.
  • 3. Sprinkle the carrot, red onion, apple and mandarin orange pieces over the top (they can be mixed in if desired).
  • 4. Sprinkle your salad with the pecans and sesame seeds.
  • 5. For the dressing, in a shaker bottle, add the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, brown sugar and Balsamic Vinegar. Shake well to blend.
  • 6. Pour desired amount over your salad.
  • 7. * Top with cooked chicken pieces if desired.

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