I have a very hard time finding non-creamy dressings that I like. This dressing is wonderful! I'm making a big batch to use all the time.
Spinach Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
Syrup provides body and a rich, sweet base to the dressing. Using a lighter syrup grade creates a more delicate vinaigrette. For even more maple punch, seek out maple-cured bacon, steering clear of products with imitation maple flavoring, which tends to taste artificial. As one online reviewer says, "Fantastic! Definitely a company worthy salad."
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 80
- Calories from fat: 37%
- Fat: 3.3g
- Saturated fat: 0.6g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.7g
- Protein: 2.6g
- Carbohydrate: 11.1g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
- Iron: 1.2mg
- Sodium: 219mg
- Calcium: 43mg
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons minced shallots (about 1 medium)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon country-style Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped Braeburn apple
- 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach
Preparation
- 1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add mushrooms and remaining ingredients; toss well to coat.
Spinach Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Calorie, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Saturated Fat
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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