Apple, Dried Cherry, And Walnut Salad With Maple Dressing

By lmeyer

Ingredients

• Maple Dressing
• 1/4 c. mayonnaise
• 1/4 c. pure maple syrup
• 3 tbsp. champagne vinegar or other white wine vinegar
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• Salad
• 1 5-oz. bag mixed baby greens (about 10 c. lightly packed)
• 2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips
• 1/2 c. dried tart cherries
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

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. Re-whisk 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.