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    Fall Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

    Originally Published: Sep 11, 2018 · Last Updated: Feb 11, 2020 by Ann · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Fall salad with maple dressing in a wooden bowl
    Fall salad with maple dressing in a wooden bowl

    This fall salad, perfect for a light lunch or holiday side, features crisp, juicy apples, dried cranberries, pecans, broccoli and shaved parmesan. Tossed with a maple vinaigrette, it's a perfect lunch or holiday side.

    In Montreal we have a small local chain called Mandy's that just makes salads. Huge bowls of the most crave-able salads ever. Most of them are vegetarian, although you can get meat as an add-on. But you REALLY don't need to. The sheer volume of salad makes it totally satisfying even without meat. and if you're thinking that you'd quickly get bored chowing down on an enormous pile of greens, you would be wrong. Every bite pretty much knocks you out with the different taste and textures. If you're ever in town, it's worth the detour.

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    Fall salad with maple dressing in a wooden bowl

    Now this is not a Mandy's recipe, but I did have their salads in mind when I tossed this one together. It's a familiar fall flavor profile with crisp, juicy apple slices, chewy dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted pecans. I added some raw broccoli and shaved Parmesan for extra fun and flavor.

    Maple dressing in a bowl with whisk and ingredients for fall salad on a cutting board

    For the greens, you can really use whatever you like, from romaine to iceberg to spring mix. I opted for the baby kale mix I discovered when I made this amazing roasted sweet potato salad a few weeks back.  In general, I like to use more delicate greens, like spring mix, when I plan to serve a salad as a side, and heartier greens like romaine and baby spinach, kale, and chard when I'm serving it as a main course.

    Fall salad with apples and maple dressing in a large salad bowl

    The maple vinaigrette and I go way back. I've always loved a sweet and tangy salad dressing and this has been one of my faves for years.

    Fall salad with apples and maple dressing in a large salad bowl

    Enjoy! xx

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    A Few More Favorite Salads From the Blog

    Club Sandwich Salad

    Steak and Caesar Salad

    Roasted Sweet Potato Salad

    Fall salad with maple dressing in a wooden bowl

    Fall Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

    This fall salad, perfect for a light lunch or holiday side, features crisp, juicy apples, dried cranberries, pecans, broccoli and shaved parmesan. Tossed with a maple vinaigrette, it's a perfect lunch or holiday side.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Side
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 side servings
    Calories: 345kcal
    Author: Ann Otis

    Ingredients

    • 5 oz mixed greens such as a mix of baby spinach, kale, and chard
    • ½ cup broccoli florets thinly sliced
    • 1 apple thinly sliced
    • 1 oz Parmesan cheese shaved with a vegetable peeler or knife
    • ½ cup toasted pecans
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • 1 green onion thinly sliced

    Maple Dressing

    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 2 tablepoons white wine vinegar
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • salt and pepper to taste
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • In a large salad bowl, combine the salad ingredients.
    • Inn a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, mayonnaise, and white wine vinegar. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly, until smooth and emulsified.
    • Toss the desired amount of dressing with the salad ingredients until well coated.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    1. Jacque Hastert

      October 07, 2018 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      This looks like the perfect salad. It has just the right amount of crunch 🙂

      Reply
      • Ann

        October 07, 2018 at 7:57 pm

        Thanks Jacque! I totally agree 🙂

        Reply
    2. Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites

      October 06, 2018 at 4:13 pm

      This is most definitely a perfect salad for all year, but that maple dressing is SO amazing! I'm big on maple this season and will happily take it any way I can get it!

      Reply
      • Ann

        October 07, 2018 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks Lauren! Me too!

        Reply
    3. David

      October 06, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      I make a maple vinaigrette regularly, it's very tasty! I like the use of apples and cranberries in your salad to make it a great fall recipe!

      Reply
      • Ann

        October 07, 2018 at 7:59 pm

        It's one of my favorite dressings too!

        Reply
    4. Noel Lizotte

      October 06, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect for fall! Today's going to be warm in Ohio, so salad is a good meal option.
      With this ingredients, tho, it will still taste like fall!

      Reply
      • Ann

        October 07, 2018 at 8:00 pm

        I would definitely take some warmer weather right now!

        Reply
    5. Mirlene

      October 06, 2018 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      What a nice and refreshing salad. Perfect for a light day. The maple vinaigrette is also a great addition!

      Reply
      • Ann

        October 07, 2018 at 8:00 pm

        Thanks Mirlene!

        Reply

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