SPINACH SALAD WITH MAPLE BALSAMIC DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 T balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tsp country-style Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
Topping:
5 slices bacon, cut into 1" pieces
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 T packed brown sugar
Salad:
8 cups baby spinach
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
1 apple or pear, thinly sliced
1/2 onion, thinly sliced (maybe less)
3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl; beat with a wire whisk until well combined. Refrigerate until serving time. 2. For topping, cook bacon pieces in small skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove from heat; drain fat and immediately add pecans and brown sugar to skillet with bacon. Stir until well mixed. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve. 3. For salad, place all ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with topping mixture. Serve with remaining dressing. The salad may be assembled up to a few hours before serving.

Kishan Gurung
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:)


Nipun Athapaththu
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory dressing.


Shahzad Chattha
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Okay.


Ofentse Mokgonyana
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


Js Ashik
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:(


Nicholas Kouka
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Cecilia Leyva
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Not bad!


Breanna Paul (Ravianna1031)
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the maple balsamic dressing, which was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Pashto Story
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Meh.


Michael Amoah
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so versatile - I've used it on other salads, and even as a marinade for chicken.


Ilomuanya Kenechukwu
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Yum!


Jrffrey Braxton
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This salad was a hit! The dressing was tangy and sweet, and the spinach and strawberries were super fresh. I added some crumbled goat cheese, and it was the perfect finishing touch.