How to Make Fall Salad with Maple-Balsamic Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fall is a season of delicious and hearty foods, and one of the best ways to celebrate its bounty is with a delicious fall salad. This Fall Salad with Maple-Balsamic Dressing is the perfect way to combine the flavors of the season into a healthy and satisfying dish. With a combination of crisp greens, savory vegetables, and a sweet and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to become a staple on your autumn menu.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
  • 1 ¼ cups diced apple
  • 1 ¼ cups diced sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine spinach, apple, Cheddar cheese, cranberries, and pecans in a large salad bowl. Toss well.
  • Combine balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and mustard in the bowl of an electric blender. Blend on medium speed until mixed well. While the blender is running, add olive oil in a steady stream. Blend until oil and vinegar are no longer separated. Add salt and pepper to taste and emulsify until creamy. Drizzle over salad and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    637 cal.

    • Total Fat: 52g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 243mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 284mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 441mg