Best Versatile Salad With Maple Dressing Recipes

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VERSATILE SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING



Versatile Salad with Maple Dressing image

This is a great, versatile salad with a yummy dressing. I like serving this with a good, hearty steak and potoates meal. Enjoy!

Provided by Kathy D

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 oz salad greens of your choosing (romaine, spinach, etc...)
1/3 lb cheese of your liking (feta, blue cheese, etc...)
6 oz nuts of your liking (walnuts, pecans, etc...), toasted!
1/4 c maple syrup, warmed
1 1/2 Tbsp cider vinegar
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place your washed and torn lettuce on a large platter. Top with the cheese and nuts of your choosing.
  • 2. Pour vinegar into a bowl. Whisk the oil into the vinegar in a slow stream, then whisk in the warm maple syrup slowly.
  • 3. Pour dressing over the salad and serve. Note: use as much or as little of the dressing as you like - don't just dump the full amount of it at once. Season with salt and pepper, to tasted and enjoy!

FALL SALAD WITH MAPLE-BALSAMIC DRESSING



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An unusual mixture that creates a perfect fall salad!

Provided by Amber Tynan

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 ¼ cups diced apple
1 ¼ cups diced sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine spinach, apple, Cheddar cheese, cranberries, and pecans in a large salad bowl. Toss well.
  • Combine balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and mustard in the bowl of an electric blender. Blend on medium speed until mixed well. While the blender is running, add olive oil in a steady stream. Blend until oil and vinegar are no longer separated. Add salt and pepper to taste and emulsify until creamy. Drizzle over salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 52.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 242.7 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

APPLE, DRIED CHERRY, AND WALNUT SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING



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

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Vinegar     Apple     Cherry     Walnut     Fall     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

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.

MAPLE SALAD DRESSING



Maple Salad Dressing image

The best salad dressing in the universe! Kids love it. Great on meats, rice, and any green salad. I always get requests for this recipe.

Provided by GrammaBeni

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Blend maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, dry mustard, salt, basil, and black pepper in a blender until smooth; stream olive oil into the mixture while blending and continue blending until dressing is thick and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Fat 16.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 168.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

MAPLE-DIJON SALAD DRESSING



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Salads dressing are so easy to make and are so flavorful. Dijon mustard and maple syrup are the star ingredients which compliment each other well. Serve over any greens you prefer.-Kristin Curtis, Sterling, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1-2/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Store in the refrigerator. Shake before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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