Apple, Dried Cherry, & Walnut Salad w/Maple Dressing

By á-51103

"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."

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 (about 10 cups lightly packed)
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips
• 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Details

Adapted from jsonline.com

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. 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.

Makes 6 servings.

Bon Appétit
R.S.V.P.
September 2002
Mountain Town Station Brewing Company and Steakhouse, Mount Pleasant, MI

94% would make this recipe again

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