Maple Dijon Salad

Brighten up your meal with this Maple Dijon Salad, a delightful medley of fresh, crisp ingredients brought to life with a sweet and tangy homemade vinaigrette. This salad features a vibrant mix of greens like arugula or spinach, paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and sharp red onion. A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese, toasted pecans, and sweet dried cranberries adds layers of flavor and texture to every bite. The star of the dish is the luscious maple Dijon dressing, perfectly balancing pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar for a dressing that's both indulgent and wholesome. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile, nutrient-packed salad is ideal as a light main course or an elegant side dish. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, the Maple Dijon Salad will quickly become your go-to for fresh, flavorful dining.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup Pecans, lightly toasted
• 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by assembling the salad. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, pecans, and dried cranberries. Set aside.

Step 2

Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.

Step 3

Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings if needed. Add a bit more maple syrup for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess, as desired.

Step 4

Drizzle the maple Dijon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Maple Dijon Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	865.4 grams (865.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1417

Total Fat 111.80g	143%
Saturated Fat 20.90g	105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 2476mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 86.90g	32%
Dietary Fiber 15.30g	55%
Total Sugars 61.70g
Protein 23.50g	47%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 444mg	34%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 1583mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.5%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 24.0%