This salad brings together ingredients that really enhance each other, and the dressing packs a perfect punch with maple syrup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. It’s a favorite in my family!
Ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens
- ½ cup sliced red onion (Optional)
- 1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced
- ½ cup chopped candied pecans
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup walnut oil
Directions
Step 1
Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
Step 2
To make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. With the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 397 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat30g | 39% |
Saturated Fat6g | 29% |
Cholesterol15mg | 5% |
Sodium631mg | 27% |
Total Carbohydrate25g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
Total Sugars18g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C10mg | 48% |
Calcium106mg | 8% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium367mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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