Abbey Road

Abbey Road

Friday, December 19, 2008

December Autumn Apple Salad with Creamy Maple Dressing

DRESSING
1/4 cup Hungry Jack® Microwave Ready Regular Syrup
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
Salt and pepper, to taste


SALAD
1 (5 oz.) bag mixed baby greens
2 Gala or Red Delicious apples, cored and chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted*


PREPARATION DIRECTIONS:
1. WHISK together syrup, mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar in medium bowl. Whisk oil in gradually until mixture thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. TOSS together greens, apples, cherries and half the walnuts in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
3. DIVIDE salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts. Serve.


TIP
*To toast walnuts: place nuts in dry nonstick skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool before adding to salad.

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