Fall Salad with Maple-Balsamic Dressing

Fall Salad with Maple-Balsamic Dressing

This fall salad with maple-balsamic dressing recipe features a maple syrup and balsamic vinaigrette for the fall salad with pecans, spinach, and apples.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
637 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Combine spinach, apple, Cheddar cheese, cranberries, and pecans in a large salad bowl; toss well.
Step 2
Combine balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and mustard in a blender; blend on medium speed until well mixed. With blender running; pour in olive oil in a steady stream. Blend until dressing is smooth and emulsified (where oil and vinegar are no longer separated). Season with salt and black pepper; blend to incorporate. Drizzle over salad; serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
  • 0.75 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1.25 cups diced apple
  • 1.25 cups diced sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup

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