Maple Balsamic Salad with Dried Cranberries & Pear

Source: Our Wisconsin Magazine

Perfect in Fall and throughout Winter!

Ingredients

  • mixed greens for 6 people
  • thinly sliced red onion
  • dried cranberries, dried cherries or raisins
  • sliced pear or chopped apple
  • toasted pecans or walnuts
  • crumbled Gorgonzola or goat cheese

Maple Balsamic Salad Dressing

  • 6 Tbls. extra-virgin olive oil
  • ΒΌ c. good quality balsamic vinegar (18 - 25 yr.)
  • 2 Tbls. + 2 t. pure maple syrup
  • small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 t. hot pepper sauce
  • 1/8 t. salt
  • 1/8 t. coarse black pepper

Instructions

Put all dressing ingredients in a small blender; cover and blend until emulsified and creamy. Transfer to a jar; store in refrigerator. Shake before using.

TO ASSEMBLE SALAD: In a salad bowl, add greens, red onion and berries, fruit, nuts and cheese of your choice. Combination ideas below.

Combo #1: Use dried cranberries or cherries, pear, pecans and Gorgonzola cheese

Combo #2: Use dried cranberries or raisins, apple, walnuts and goat cheese.

Serves 6.

NOTE: Came from the June/July 2020 issue