Autumn Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing

Name: Autumn Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: Salad Dressing; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup maple-flavored syrup *; 2 teaspoons country-style Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Topping; 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar; Salad; 8 cups fresh spinach leaves; 2 cups shredded red cabbage; 1 apple or pear, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion; 3 ounces (3/4 cup) Cheddar cheese Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese

Autumn salad with homemade salad dressing and a crunchy topping.

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Prep Time

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Total Time

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Ingredients

Salad Dressing

¹/₄ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

¹/₄ cup maple-flavored syrup

2 teaspoons country-style Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

¹/₂ teaspoon salt

Topping

5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

¹/₂ cup chopped pecans

1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar

Salad

8 cups fresh spinach leaves

2 cups shredded red cabbage

1 apple or pear, thinly sliced

¹/₂ cup thinly sliced onion

3 ounces (³/₄ cup) Cheddar cheese Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese

*Substitute real maple syrup.

How to make

STEP 1

Combine all salad dressing ingredients in small bowl; beat with wire whisk until well mixed. Refrigerate until serving time.
STEP 2

Cook bacon pieces in 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove from heat; drain fat from skillet. Immediately add pecans and brown sugar to hot skillet with bacon pieces; stir until well mixed. Set aside until serving time.
STEP 3

Place all salad ingredients in large bowl. Drizzle half of dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with topping mixture. Serve immediately with remaining dressing.

Tip #1

- Substitute your favorite blend of salad greens for the spinach and cabbage in this recipe.

Tip #2

- Prepare the bacon topping and the dressing a day ahead and store in the refrigerator.

Tip #3

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200 Calories

15 Fat (g)

15 Cholesterol (mg)

350 Sodium (mg)

12 Carbohydrates (g)

2 Dietary Fiber

5 Protein (g)

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