Spinach Salad With Maple Dressing Recipes

TURKEY SPINACH SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

"My husband and I love to hike in New England," writes Jessica Gerschitz of Jericho, New York. "The maple syrup in Vermont is wonderful, and we always bring some home to extend the vacation spirit. This recipe I created reminds us of those lovely days."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Turkey Spinach Salad with Maple Dressing image

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Ingredients

6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 7 cups)
1/4 pound sliced deli smoked turkey, cut into strips
2/3 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1/3 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup dried cranberries
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM MAPLE DRESSING

Use real maple syrup for a salad that you will love! Adapted from The Essential Eating Well Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Spinach Salad With Warm Maple Dressing image

Steps:

Toast pecans in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
Toss spinach and cucumber in a salad bowl.
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add vinegar and maple syrup and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
Immediately pour dressing over the spinach and cucumber. Toss well and sprinkle with cheese and toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.9, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 65.5, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.9, Protein 3.5

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn or 12 cups Baby Spinach
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup shredded smoked cheese (such as Gouda) or 1/4 cup cheddar cheese

ROASTED APPLE SALAD WITH SPICY MAPLE-CIDER VINAIGRETTE

We bought loads of apples and needed to use them. To help the flavors come alive, I roasted the apples and tossed them with a sweet dressing. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Place apples in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Roast 20-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and dates. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat., Divide mixture among 8 plates. Top with goat cheese and roasted apples; sprinkle with pecans. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

4 medium Fuji, Gala or other firm apples, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
4 pitted dates, quartered
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted