Spinach Salad With Maple Balsamic Dressing Recipes

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.

Steps:

• 1. To make dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl; beat with a wire whisk until well combined. Refrigerate until serving time. 2. For topping, cook bacon pieces in small skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove from heat; drain fat and immediately add pecans and brown sugar to skillet with bacon. Stir until well mixed. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve. 3. For salad, place all ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with topping mixture. Serve with remaining dressing. The salad may be assembled up to a few hours before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
• Combine all vegetables (except spinach) in large bowl and stir.
• Add salt, pepper, oregano, and olive oil for the salad and stir.
• Spread vegetables on baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
• To prepare the dressing, combine olive oil, balsamic vinaigrette, and maple syrup in a small bowl and stir until well-combined.
• In a bowl, add spinach and any other greens you prefer. Sprinkle roasted vegetables and feta cheese over the top.
• Drizzle dressing over salad.
• Enjoy!