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) shredded Cheddar cheese
*Substitute real maple syrup.