Apple, Dried Cherry and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing

By commercecook

The salad has a creamy maple dressing that is delicious.

Ingredients

• 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
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips
• 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

For dressing:
Whisk mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar and sugar in a 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 a large bowl to combine. Toss enough dressing to coat. Divide salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and serve.