Spinach Salad With Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette

Submitted by Chemaine

"Syrup provides body and a rich, sweet base to the dressing"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 59.14 ml maple syrup
• 44.37 ml shallots (minced)
• 29.58 ml red wine vinegar
• 14.79 ml canola oil
• 14.79 ml Dijon mustard, country style
• 1.23 ml salt
• 1.23 ml black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 236.59 ml mushroom, sliced
• 118.29 ml red onion, vertically sliced
• 118.29 ml braeburn apple, chopped
• 4 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 283.49 g spinach, fresh

directions

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
2. Add mushrooms and remaining ingredients; toss well to coat.

Reviews

[SoDakCook]

I originally obtained this recipe from Cooking Light magazine. I intended on posting it, but found it was already here. I often double the dressing recipe and keep it in the fridge. My daugher is addicted to this dressing and would probably drink it if I would let her! I often make variations on the salad - pear instead of apple, addition of blue cheese, etc. I don't care for raw mushrooms, so I usually leave them out. Grated carrot is a nice addition. I also use olive oil instead of the canola oil. Thanks for posting - this is really a great recipe!!!

 

[alindsey]

Very good salad! Loved the maple syrup in the dressing. Strongly recommend.