Versatile Salad With Maple Dressing Recipes

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.

VERSATILE SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Place your washed and torn lettuce on a large platter. Top with the cheese and nuts of your choosing.
• 2. Pour vinegar into a bowl. Whisk the oil into the vinegar in a slow stream, then whisk in the warm maple syrup slowly.
• 3. Pour dressing over the salad and serve. Note: use as much or as little of the dressing as you like - don't just dump the full amount of it at once. Season with salt and pepper, to tasted and enjoy!

FALL SALAD WITH MAPLE-BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• 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.

THE BEST VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together the cucumber, tomato, onion, pepper, radish, jicama, and lettuce in a large salad bowl. Whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, pomegranate juice, salt, pepper, dill, basil, and water in a small bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.