APPLE MAPLE GREEN SALAD

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With Autumn apples season around the corner this is perfect. Nothing like a delicious salad to be the hit of a party. I was perusing a pancake syrup website and it sparked my creativity. I first made this for a tailgating party where it was a big hit. This is elegant enough for a luncheon and I suspect it would be wonderful...

Provided by Deb Lund

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

MAPLE DRESSING
4-5 Tbsp maple syrup
4 Tbsp mayonaise
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/3 c canola oil
THE SALAD
1/2 c dried cranberries
2/3 c walnuts or you can use pecans if you prefer
8 (werthers) hard carmel candies
2 large apples ( gala or honey crisp have good taste and stay crisp)
1/3 c thinly sliced red onion
About 6-8 cups( maybe 1.5 bags of preprepared) of chopped romaine and spring mix ( spinach and spring mix)
2 tablespoons of vinegar to soak apples

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the dressing first. Put syrup, mayo and vinegar in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Then whisk oil in slowly until slightly thick. Refrigerate.
  • 2. Toast walnuts by putting them in a skillet on medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  • 3. Take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and add to one quart of ice cold water; set aside.
  • 4. Wash apples. Cut into quarters and remove core. Slice thinly and place in the water and apple cider vinegar. This will keep the apples from turning brown.
  • 5. Take Wurther's candies (you could use another brand of hard caramel) and crush. I put them in a zip lock bag and hit them with a hammer. The pieces will be pretty small.
  • 6. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Mix salad greens, onion, half of the cranberries, half of the Walnuts and 3/4th of the apples in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing. Save 2 tablespoons to dribble on top.
  • 7. Add the rest of the apples cranberries and walnuts over the top and sprinkle with the candies. Dribble the remaining dressing over the top. After the presentation you can toss again so the candy gets distributed throughout.

Hafizu Halidu
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


suleman Mia
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I'm not a big fan of maple syrup, but I really liked the dressing in this salad. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Bawan Halabja
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's also a healthy and delicious snack.


shaikh faizan
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Sahera Akter
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Zamin Shah
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I love the crunch of the walnuts in this salad. They add a nice texture.


RosenthalDawnlee LeeDawn
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra fruits and vegetables into your diet.


Falakhe Mlungisi
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I've never been a big fan of apples in salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The apples and maple syrup dressing are a perfect match.


Sohail Haris 452
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


twomanywalls
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good. The maple syrup dressing is amazing.


Anil Etwaru
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Shamim A Prince
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious. The dressing was especially good.


Benedict Munemo
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This salad is so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. I highly recommend it.


Tilahun Yalew
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The apples and maple syrup add a touch of sweetness, while the greens and walnuts add a nice crunch.


Sabano Tracy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


panda lover
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd pleaser. It's so easy to make and the dressing is to die for.


Victoriana Guerrero
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of sweet apples, maple syrup, and tangy greens was perfect.