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Apple, Dried Cherry, and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing

Source of Recipe

Bon Appétit


Recipe Introduction

"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."

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List of 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
salt and pepper

Salad:
1 bag mixed baby greens (about 10 cups lightly packed) -- (5 ounce)
2 Granny Smith apples -- peeled, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts -- toasted


Recipe

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
September 2002

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

My notes: Delicious! I cut the oil and sugar in half and will probably just omit the sugar next time; used light Hellman's mayo; didn't peel the apple; used red leaf lettuce; and didn't toast the walnuts.