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Apple, Dried Cherry, And Walnut Salad With Maple Dressing

"While visiting my sister in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, we had a delightful dinner at the Mountain Town Station Brewing Company and Steakhouse," writes Marge Frazier of Houston, Texas. "The salad with greens, fruits, and nuts was amazing. Plus it had a creamy maple dressing that was delicious."

Courses: Salads
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

  Maple Dressing
1/4 cup 59mlMayonnaise
1/4 cup 82g / 2.9ozPure maple syrup
3 tablespoons 45mlChampagne vinegar = (or other white wine vinegar)
2 teaspoons 10mlSugar
1/2 cup 118mlVegetable oil
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
  Salad
1   Bag mixed baby greens - (5 oz) = (abt 10 cups lightly packed)
2   Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, And cut into matchstick-size strips
1/2 cup 31g / 1.1ozDried tart cherries
1/2 cup 73g / 2.6ozChopped walnuts - toasted

Recipe Instructions

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.

Source:
"Bon Appetit, September 2002"

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