Best 10 Apple Maple Green Salad Recipes

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For a refreshing and flavorful salad that combines sweet, tangy and savory flavors, look no further than an apple maple green salad. This vibrant dish is a perfect blend of crisp greens, sweet apples, crumbled bacon, creamy goat cheese, and a delightful maple vinaigrette dressing. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a side dish to accompany your favorite entree, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its unique and satisfying combination of flavors.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

AUTUMN APPLE SALAD WITH A MAPLE VINAIGRETTE



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This easy to make Autumn Apple Salad is loaded up with crispy bacon, crunchy pecan halves, crumbled feta, and sweet dried cranberries. All drizzled with a homemade Maple Dijon Vinaigrette. This salad comes together in less than 15 minutes and is a perfect side dish or light lunch.

Provided by Serene

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups baby spinach (raw)
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup pecans (halved)
2 tbsp feta cheese
½ granny smith apple (sliced)
½ fuji apple (sliced)
2 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1½ tsp dijon mustard
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Make Dressing: Add all the ingredients for the maple dijon vinaigrette to a small mason jar. Shake to mix.
  • Layer Salad: Add the spinach to a medium size bowl or plate.
  • Top with dried cranberries, halved pecans, feta cheese, sliced apples, and cooked bacon.
  • Dress and Toss: Drizzle the salad dressing over the top of the salad, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 478 kcal, Sugar 27 g, Sodium 405 mg, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, UnsaturatedFat 26 g

APPLE MAPLE PECAN SALAD



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A well-made salad has good taste and pleasing crunch. This one with cabbage, apples and pecans gets high marks in both, with extra points for color contrast. -Emily Tyra, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 cups shredded cabbage
3 large Granny Smith apples, julienned
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk first five ingredients until blended. Combine cabbage, apples and Gorgonzola; toss with dressing to coat. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN APPLE SALAD



Green apple salad image

Use sharp green apples for this Thai-inspired dish - and serve alongside meat and fish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Supper

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 shallots , finely sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil
5 sharp green apples , such as Granny Smiths, cored and cut into thin strips
1 tbsp lime juice
6 cherry tomatoes , cut into quarters
2 tbsp dry roasted peanuts , crushed
handful coriander leaves, chopped
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
1 red chilli , seeded and finely chopped
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
juice 2 limes

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whizz together the garlic, chilli and sugar in a food processor to make a rough paste. Add the fish sauce and lime juice, then season to taste.
  • Fry the shallots in the oil for around 5 mins or until they are crisp and golden brown. Then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Toss the apple in the lime juice, then mix with the tomatoes and dressing. Spoon onto plates and top with the peanuts, crisp shallots and coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1.4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

GREEN APPLE SALAD WITH BLUEBERRIES, FETA, AND WALNUTS



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This salad is easy, delicious, and always a hit!

Provided by DezCez

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Cranberry Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups mixed salad greens such as leaf lettuce, endive, and radicchio
1 large Granny Smith, cut into small cubes
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup blueberries
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Layer salad greens, Granny smith apple, walnuts, feta cheese, cranberries, and green onions in a large bowl.
  • Combine vegetable oil, blueberries, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt in a food processor or blender; pulse into a smooth dressing.
  • Pour dressing over salad; toss to combine. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 371.9 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

APPLE CHEDDAR SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING



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Make and share this Apple Cheddar Salad With Maple Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     Greens

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups washed dried and torn into bite sized pieces Boston lettuce or 8 cups mixed greens
1 cup walnuts or 1 cup pecan halves
2 apples, cored and sliced
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shaved
2 tablespoons apple cyder vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • In jar with tight fitting lid.
  • combine the dressing ingredients and shake well.
  • Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • On a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • spread out the nuts that were combined with the syrup.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • To assemble:.
  • Toss salad greens of choice with as much of the dressing as you would like.
  • Devide onto 6-8 serving plates and top with apples, cheese and nuts.

SIMPLE FALL GREEN SALAD WITH APPLES & PECANS



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A refreshing (and refreshingly simple!) side salad with crisp apples, toasted pecans, crunchy celery, and a light dressing made with cider vinegar and pure maple syrup.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 batch Cider Maple Vinaigrette (recipe below)
1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
1 medium honeycrisp or cameo apple (cut into thin matchsticks)
Juice of half a lemon (about 2 teaspoons (optional)*)
1 small head green leaf lettuce (or your favorite mild greens, torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups))
1 stalk celery (sliced (about 1/2 cup))
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients for the Cider-Maple Vinaigrette to the bottom of your salad bowl. Whisk until blended. Set aside.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread pecans on a rimmed cookie sheet. Place in preheated oven and cook, stirring once or twice, until fragrant and slightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • If desired, in a small bowl, toss the apple matchsticks with the lemon juice. This will help prevent them from browning - see note below.
  • Add lettuce, apples, and celery to the salad bowl. Toss until all of the greens are lightly coated with the dressing.
  • Top with toasted pecans and serve.

MIXED GREENS' SALAD WITH APPLES AND MAPLE-WALNUT OIL DRESSING



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From the August 2005 Cooking Light issue. The walnuts are my addition. Now that apple season is about upon us, it's time to sample different varieties. This salad recipe is a good start.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Apple

Time 15m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups mixed greens, rinsed
1 cup braeburn apple, julienned, cut 2-inches long (can substitute similar apple such as Honey Crisp, etc.)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup (NOT imitation)
2 teaspoons brown mustard (or Dijon)
2 1/2 teaspoons walnut oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • In small glass bowl, prepare salad dressing first and set aside.
  • Use salad spinner to remove excess moisture from the greens.
  • *In large non-reactive serving bowl place the sliced apples and toss them with a little bit of apple cider to halt oxidizing.
  • Next, add the salad greens, a few tablespoons of the salad dressing and toss gently again with tongs to mix.
  • Serve remaining salad dressing on side along with the toasted walnuts if using.
  • *For best results, cut up apples and toss with the vinegar right before serving.

RED AND GREEN APPLE SALAD



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Even though this colorful salad is perfect at Christmastime, it's so good I fix it throughout the year for buffets.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium unpeeled green apples, coarsely chopped
3 medium unpeeled red apples, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
20 red maraschino cherries, halved
20 green maraschino cherries, halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, combine sour cream and mayonnaise. Pour over apples and toss to coat. Stir in dates, nuts and cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH APPLES



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Get your fruit & veggies with this Mixed Green Salad with Apples. Make this mixed green salad with apples, cranberries, maple syrup & white cheddar cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup HEINZ Organic Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
6 cups tightly packed mixed baby salad greens
4 oz. KRAFT Organic Mild White Cheddar Cheese, cubed
1 Granny Smith apple, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
4 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Natural Smoked Uncured Bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients until blended.
  • Toss salad greens with remaining ingredients in large bowl.
  • Serve salad with the vinaigrette on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • For a more vibrant green color, use a variety of greens such as romaine lettuce, kale, or spinach.
  • Choose crisp and tender apples for a better texture.
  • Use pure maple syrup for a rich and authentic maple flavor.
  • Add walnuts or pecans for a nutty crunch.
  • Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

Conclusion:

The apple maple green salad is a refreshing and delicious salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and the sweet and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is a great choice for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.

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