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

Mohamad Izzeldin
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I can't wait to make this salad again. It's the perfect fall dish.


Rehan Waseem
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This is my new favorite salad. It's so delicious and healthy.


Sajid shah Sajidd shah
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect fall dish.


Md Mostak
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


flash star
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The roasted vegetables are perfectly caramelized and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Md Ainul Haque
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Tunam Liandrah
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one was really good. I especially liked the dressing.


Ashland Gwin
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This is my new favorite fall salad. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


edi x legend
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Getahun Abate
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. I also like to add a handful of dried cranberries for a little extra sweetness.


Drizzy De Sucker !!
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweet potatoes and butternut squash are roasted to perfection and the maple balsamic dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Damon O'Brien
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Antione Terrell
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This salad is the perfect fall dish. It's hearty and satisfying, but also light and refreshing. I highly recommend it.


Ghanim Shabir
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I substituted goat cheese for the feta and it was delicious! I also added a few slices of avocado.


Adhikari Kalyan
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. The dressing is so easy to make and it really brings all the flavors together.


Nannozi Olive Deborah
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one was really good. The dressing was especially tasty.


Anika Naz
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The maple balsamic dressing was perfectly balanced and complemented the roasted butternut squash and sweet potatoes. I also loved the addition of the toasted pecans, which added a nice crunch.