Autumn Maple Balsamic Salad

Autumn Maple Balsamic Salad START PLANNING EARLY! Fall Salads are hearty, crisp, and full of flavor!
Autumn Maple Balsamic Salad

AUTUMN MAPLE BALSAMIC SALAD 

START PLANNING EARLY! Fall Salads are hearty, crisp, and full of flavor!  This Autumn Maple Balsamic Salad is rich and boasts a FALL warm taste that will leave your friends and family wanting more.

Salad Dressing: 

  • 1/4 C Redstone Blood Orange Olive Oil
  • 1/4 C Redstone Maple Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 t country-style Dijon mustard
  • 1 t finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 1/2 t salt
  • Topping:

    • 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (optional)
    • 1/2 c chopped pecans
    • 1 T firmly packed brown sugar

    Salad:

    • 8 C fresh spinach leaves, spring mix, or red chard
    • 1 C shredded red cabbage
    • 1 apple or pear, thinly sliced
    • 1/4 C thinly sliced onion
    • 3/4 C shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
    1. Combine all salad dressing ingredients in small bowl; beat with wire whisk until well mixed. Refrigerate until serving time.

    2. Cook bacon pieces in 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove from heat; drain fat from skillet. Immediately add pecans and brown sugar to hot skillet with bacon pieces; stir until well mixed. Set aside until serving time.

    3. Place all salad ingredients in large bowl. Drizzle half of dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with topping mixture. Serve immediately with remaining dressing.

    Use salad dressing as dipping bread, or marinade chicken breasts overnight and grill.

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