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

Oyin Adesokan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted butternut squash. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Barnabas Annan
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I'm not a huge fan of maple syrup, but I loved the dressing in this salad. It was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


JobEconex Product
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use seasonal ingredients, so it's always fresh and delicious.


Cailyn McGrath
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. My favorite part is the roasted butternut squash. It's so sweet and flavorful.


Kingo Grimur
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great source of fiber and protein.


boy aban
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I loved this salad! The dressing is amazing and the combination of flavors is perfect.


Bimal Regmi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted butternut squash. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Cecilia Serwaah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The dressing was a little too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit of lemon juice to balance it out.


Howard Hall jr
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use seasonal ingredients, so it's always fresh and delicious.


Brayan Hernandez
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The maple-balsamic dressing is perfect and the roasted butternut squash adds a nice touch.


Warren Earls
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Delicious! I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.


Abed Miah
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so easy to make and the salad comes together in no time.


tseegii terbish
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The dressing was perfectly balanced and the combination of flavors was delightful. I especially loved the addition of the roasted butternut squash, which added a touch of sweetness and crunch.