Maple Syrup Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Maple Syrup Salad—a perfect medley of vibrant flavors and textures that's as nourishing as it is delicious. This recipe combines crisp mixed greens, sweet thinly sliced apples, tangy dried cranberries, and creamy crumbled feta, all crowned with the satisfying crunch of toasted pecans. The star of the dish is the luscious maple syrup dressing, made with pure maple syrup, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, delivering the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish, or even a holiday centerpiece. Whether you're searching for a fall-inspired dish, a healthy comfort food option, or a gluten-free salad recipe, the Maple Syrup Salad is sure to impress any crowd.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Pecans
- 1 large Apple (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens as a base.
Step 2
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Let them cool slightly and then add to the greens.
Step 3
Core and thinly slice the apple into even pieces. Add the apple slices to the salad.
Step 4
Sprinkle the dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Step 6
Drizzle the maple syrup dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
Step 7
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and coat them with the dressing.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 807.4 grams (807.4g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1975 |
| Total Fat 127.60g | 164% |
| Saturated Fat 27.80g | 139% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 24.50g | |
| Cholesterol 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium 2821mg | 123% |
| Total Carbohydrate 179.30g | 65% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.60g | 91% |
| Total Sugars 140.00g | |
| Protein 34.50g | 69% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 631mg | 49% |
| Iron 6mg | 32% |
| Potassium 1330mg | 28% |
Source of Calories