Annies Scrumptious Maple Pecan Spinach Salad Wmaple Dressing Recipes

SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC MAPLE VINAIGRETTE AND SUGARED PECANS

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, mix all the ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously.
• For the sugared pecans, heat the sugar, water, salt and pepper together in a small saucepan until bubbly. Add the pecans and toss to coat. Cook over medium-low heat until coated and caramelized. (They will become shiny and the outside and coating will begin to harden.) Once they start cooking, they need to be constantly stirred or they will burn. Once the pan begins to smoke and pecans are fragrant, place the pecans on wax paper to cool. (If making ahead, store in a sealable plastic bags or airtight container.)
• Toss the desired amount of the vinaigrette with the spinach, bacon, red onion, cranberries and blue cheese. Top with pecans and grind fresh pepper over the top, if desired. Refrigerate remaining vinaigrette.
• Variations:
• Red leaf lettuce or any combination of lettuces may be used in place of spinach.
• Almonds and walnuts are also delicious sugared.
• For color and texture, add mandarin oranges, unpeeled slices of Red Delicious apples, or diced pear, if desired.
• Pear, champagne or raspberry vinegar may be substituted for the balsamic vinegar.
• This dressing made with balsamic also pairs well with greens mixed with tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, diced red onion and feta or blue cheese.

MAPLE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, dry mustard, salt, basil, and black pepper in a blender until smooth; stream olive oil into the mixture while blending and continue blending until dressing is thick and creamy.

FALL SALAD WITH MAPLE-BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine spinach, apple, Cheddar cheese, cranberries, and pecans in a large salad bowl. Toss well.
• Combine balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and mustard in the bowl of an electric blender. Blend on medium speed until mixed well. While the blender is running, add olive oil in a steady stream. Blend until oil and vinegar are no longer separated. Add salt and pepper to taste and emulsify until creamy. Drizzle over salad and serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Toast pecans in a small dry skillet over low heat, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
• Toss spinach and cucumber in a salad bowl.
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add vinegar and maple syrup and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Immediately pour dressing over the spinach and cucumber. Toss well and sprinkle with cheese and toasted pecans.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Place 3/4 cup spinach on each of 12 individual plates. Top each with 1/4 cup mushrooms and 1 teaspoons pinenuts.
• Beat dressing, mayo and syrup with wire whisk until well blended.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the dressing over each salad just before serving.
• To serve this salad family style, simply layer spinach and mushrooms in a large glass bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with pine nuts just before serving.

SPINACH SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• Maple Dressing: Mix all ingredients and blend until smooth.
• Trim and wash and dry spinach.
• Tear spinach into bite sized pieces.
• Place spinach in salad bowl and toss with dressing.
• Add bacon, cheese and apples.
• Toss lightly.
• Serve.

SPINACH BEAN SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Place beans in another microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until heated through., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, onions, red pepper, bacon and beans. Microwave the dressing, uncovered, for 30-60 seconds or until heated through. Whisk until smooth; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

ANNIE'S SCRUMPTIOUS MAPLE PECAN SPINACH SALAD W/MAPLE DRESSING

Steps:

• FOR SALAD: Mix all vegetable ingredients together in large bowl.
• MAPLE DRESSING INSTRUCTIONS: In a blender, food processor or with hand held immersion blender, combine maple syrup, salt, rice vinegar, canola oil, and ground mustard.
• Blend 1 minute or until well mixed.
• Yields 2 Cups TO TOAST PECANS: Place whole pecans on baking sheet in single layer, toast in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes, stirring a couple times during toasting time.
• Let cool TO ASSEMBLE: Serve salad in individual bowls or salad plates.
• Sprinkle with desired amount of pecans.
• Top with desired amount of Maple dressing.