Maple Dijon Salad
Brighten up your meal with this Maple Dijon Salad, a delightful medley of fresh, crisp ingredients brought to life with a sweet and tangy homemade vinaigrette. This salad features a vibrant mix of greens like arugula or spinach, paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and sharp red onion. A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese, toasted pecans, and sweet dried cranberries adds layers of flavor and texture to every bite. The star of the dish is the luscious maple Dijon dressing, perfectly balancing pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar for a dressing that's both indulgent and wholesome. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile, nutrient-packed salad is ideal as a light main course or an elegant side dish. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, the Maple Dijon Salad will quickly become your go-to for fresh, flavorful dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Pecans, lightly toasted
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by assembling the salad. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, pecans, and dried cranberries. Set aside.
Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings if needed. Add a bit more maple syrup for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess, as desired.
Drizzle the maple Dijon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Maple Dijon Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.8 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2476 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.7 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1583 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
