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Ingredients
Salad:
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1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
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1 ¼ cups diced apple
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1 ¼ cups diced sharp Cheddar cheese
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1 cup dried cranberries
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1 cup chopped pecans
Dressing:
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½ cup balsamic vinegar
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¼ cup pure maple syrup
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Combine spinach, apple, Cheddar cheese, cranberries, and pecans in a large salad bowl. Toss well.
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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.
Cook's Note:
You can tear the baby spinach leaves if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
637 | Calories |
52g | Fat |
37g | Carbs |
11g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 637 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 52g | 67% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 56% |
Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
Sodium 243mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate 37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 16% |
Total Sugars 28g | |
Protein 11g | 21% |
Vitamin C 15mg | 16% |
Calcium 284mg | 22% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Potassium 441mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.