~ Oak leaves at the lake
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APPLE, DRIED CHERRY & WALNUT SALAD
with MAPLE DRESSING
(Mountain Town Salad)
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~ From Mountain Town Station Brewing Company & Steakhouse in Mount Pleasant, Michigan (http://www.mountaintown.com/menu.aspx)
comes this delightful salad.
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Maple Dressing:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3 Tbsp Champagne vinegar or other white wine vinegar (e.g. balsamic)
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Salad:
1 5-oz. bag mixed baby greens (about 10 cups)
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- For Dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt & pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
- For Salad: Toss greens, apples, cherries, and 1/4 cup walnuts in large bowl to combine. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and serve.
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