Perfect Winter Salad

Name: Perfect Winter Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced shallot; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 cup canola oil; 2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens; 2 medium tart apples, thinly sliced; 1 cup dried cherries; 1 cup pecan halves; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A delight to the palate and also just a great-looking dish, this winter salad is easy to make yet complex and satisfying.

Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
2 medium tart apples, thinly sliced
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup pecan halves
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Directions

In a small bowl, mix first 5 ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
To serve, place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 235 calories, 18g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

This is my most-requested salad recipe. Serve it as a side salad along with your holiday meal, or enjoy it for lunch the next day with cubed turkey or chicken on top. —DeNae Shewmake, Burnsville, Minnesota

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