Best Sarasotas Creamy Maple Brandy Salad Dressing Recipes

Sarasota's Creamy Maple Brandy Salad Dressing image

Provided by SarasotaCook

Time 6m

Yield 8 Bowls of Salad, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise (no miracle whip for this)
1/2 cup maple syrup (pure maple if you have it)
1/2 teaspoon grated shallot
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brandy (Don't want to get a whole bottle, just get one of those little nips ... I call them airplane or hote)
salt
pepper
fresh herb (optional)

Steps:

Dressing -- Just mix everything together and refrigerate until ready.
Depending on what type of salad I am making, I may add a little fresh thyme or tarragon. You can be as creative as you want.
Just drizzle over your favorite salad for a great change to the every day dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 211.6, Carbohydrate 20.3, Sugar 13.8, Protein 0.3

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.