How to Make Eat Michigan Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the taste of Michigan with this delicious salad recipe! The Eat Michigan Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the fresh and diverse ingredients found in the Great Lakes State. With its combination of crisp greens, juicy fruits, creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts, this salad is a perfect representation of the state's bountiful agriculture.

Michigan is known for its rich agricultural diversity, producing an abundance of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Fr...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 heads butter lettuce, rinsed, and torn
  • ½ cup dried cherries
  • 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into matchsticks
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • 3 ounces chopped candied pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • In the container of a blender, combine mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar. Cover and blend on low speed. Gradually pour in vegetable oil while mixing until fully incorporated. Taste and season accordingly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine lettuce, cherries, apples, goat cheese and candied pecans. Toss with just enough dressing to coat, then serve with remaining dressing on the side.
  • Nutrition

    276 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 141mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 209mg