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.

Prince molefe
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I love this salad! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Shine Skills
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


ndidi godfrey
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad for a light lunch or dinner.


Jennifer Skoglund
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It also makes a great lunch or dinner.


MaNasha Bass
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I love the maple balsamic dressing. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on other salads and it's always a hit.


Sidratul Muntaha
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Ruby Ann Alvarez
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad for a summer potluck.


Cynthia Campos
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Mariam Nambazira
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I love this salad! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


John Spenser
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Jeannie White
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it all up.


butterfly bubblegum
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their greens.


MOHMAD 2019
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The spinach, bacon, almonds, and goat cheese all work together perfectly.


Deidré Pieterse
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing. The maple balsamic dressing is amazing!


Som Limbu
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect salad for a light lunch or dinner.


Ayyub Jind 125 Jind 125
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove toppings to suit your taste.


Irene Jymo
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Jamal Miah
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdullahkhan Abdullahkhan
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This spinach salad with maple balsamic dressing was a hit! The dressing was perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too tangy. The spinach was fresh and crisp, and the combination of toppings (bacon, almonds, and goat cheese) added a nice crunch an