Apple Maple Green Salad Recipes

PEAR AND GREENS SALAD WITH MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients except oil with wire whisk. Beat in oil until blended.
• Place pecans in 1-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on High 2 minutes to 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until browned.
• Divide salad greens among 6 serving plates. Arrange pear wedges on greens; sprinkle with pecans and cranberries. Drizzle vinaigrette over salads.

AUTUMN APPLE SALAD WITH A MAPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make Dressing: Add all the ingredients for the maple dijon vinaigrette to a small mason jar. Shake to mix.
• Layer Salad: Add the spinach to a medium size bowl or plate.
• Top with dried cranberries, halved pecans, feta cheese, sliced apples, and cooked bacon.
• Dress and Toss: Drizzle the salad dressing over the top of the salad, toss and serve.

CHOPPED GREEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Make the Homemade Italian Dressing.
• Chop romaine and lettuce. Thinly slice the shallot. Peel and chop cucumber. Slice tomatoes and olives in half.
• Mix together all the ingredients for the salad, including the dressing, and toss to combine. If making in advance, refrigerate the components separately; bring the dressing to room temperature before serving.

APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
• In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.

APPLE MAPLE PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first five ingredients until blended. Combine cabbage, apples and Gorgonzola; toss with dressing to coat. Let stand 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with pecans.

MAPLE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, dry mustard, salt, basil, and black pepper in a blender until smooth; stream olive oil into the mixture while blending and continue blending until dressing is thick and creamy.

APPLE MAPLE GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the dressing first. Put syrup, mayo and vinegar in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Then whisk oil in slowly until slightly thick. Refrigerate.
• 2. Toast walnuts by putting them in a skillet on medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
• 3. Take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and add to one quart of ice cold water; set aside.
• 4. Wash apples. Cut into quarters and remove core. Slice thinly and place in the water and apple cider vinegar. This will keep the apples from turning brown.
• 5. Take Wurther's candies (you could use another brand of hard caramel) and crush. I put them in a zip lock bag and hit them with a hammer. The pieces will be pretty small.
• 6. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER Mix salad greens, onion, half of the cranberries, half of the Walnuts and 3/4th of the apples in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing. Save 2 tablespoons to dribble on top.
• 7. Add the rest of the apples cranberries and walnuts over the top and sprinkle with the candies. Dribble the remaining dressing over the top. After the presentation you can toss again so the candy gets distributed throughout.

SIMPLE FALL GREEN SALAD WITH APPLES & PECANS

Steps:

• Add all ingredients for the Cider-Maple Vinaigrette to the bottom of your salad bowl. Whisk until blended. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread pecans on a rimmed cookie sheet. Place in preheated oven and cook, stirring once or twice, until fragrant and slightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• If desired, in a small bowl, toss the apple matchsticks with the lemon juice. This will help prevent them from browning - see note below.
• Add lettuce, apples, and celery to the salad bowl. Toss until all of the greens are lightly coated with the dressing.
• Top with toasted pecans and serve.

SIMPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Add the oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard and poppyseeds to a glass jar with a lid. Season with salt and pepper, then vigorously shake to combine.
• Add the lettuce and shaved apples to a serving bowl. Lightly dress with the vinaigrette and toss to combine.

APPLE PECAN ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and arrange pecans on a bare baking sheet.
• Bake pecans for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant and deep golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
• While pecans are toasting, prep remaining salad ingredients and add to a large mixing bowl.
• Prepare dressing in a mixing bowl or mason jar by adding all ingredients and whisking or shaking vigorously to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed.
• Add pecans to salad and top with dressing. Toss to combine and serve immediately. Serves two as an entrée and 4 as a side (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering default number of servings).
• Store leftovers (dressing separate from salad) covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days (though best when fresh). Dressing should keep at room temperature for 2-3 days when well sealed.

ROASTED APPLE SALAD WITH SPICY MAPLE-CIDER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Roast 20-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and dates. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat., Divide mixture among 8 plates. Top with goat cheese and roasted apples; sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.

APPLE, PECAN AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Add the greens, cherries, pecans, cheese and apples into a large salad bowl.
• Mix the olive oil, Dijon, maple syrup and vinegar in a small jar and sprinkle with and salt and pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well to mix.
• Pour a little of the salad dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine. Taste the salad and add more dressing to taste.

MIXED GREENS' SALAD WITH APPLES AND MAPLE-WALNUT OIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In small glass bowl, prepare salad dressing first and set aside.
• Use salad spinner to remove excess moisture from the greens.
• *In large non-reactive serving bowl place the sliced apples and toss them with a little bit of apple cider to halt oxidizing.
• Next, add the salad greens, a few tablespoons of the salad dressing and toss gently again with tongs to mix.
• Serve remaining salad dressing on side along with the toasted walnuts if using.
• *For best results, cut up apples and toss with the vinegar right before serving.

APPLE CHEDDAR SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• In jar with tight fitting lid.
• combine the dressing ingredients and shake well.
• Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• On a parchment lined baking sheet.
• spread out the nuts that were combined with the syrup.
• Bake 15 minutes.
• Cool.
• To assemble:.
• Toss salad greens of choice with as much of the dressing as you would like.
• Devide onto 6-8 serving plates and top with apples, cheese and nuts.

AUTUMN SALAD WITH APPLE & PECANS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, maple pecans, cucumber slices, chopped apple, goat cheese and green onions.
• Toss with the dressing. Taste and add more dressing, if desired.

APPLE, DRIED CHERRY, AND WALNUT SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Whisk mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
• For salad:
• Toss greens, apples, cherries, and 1/4 cup walnuts in large bowl to combine. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and serve.