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Salad bowl with green apple slices, spring greens mix, pecans, cherries, red onions

Grandma's Perfect Winter Salad

Combines crisp greens, sweet winter fruits, and a zesty homemade dressing for an incredible balance of sweet and savory.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, perfect, quick, salad, winter salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 233kcal
Cost: $8.00

Equipment

  • 1 small bowl (with a lid)
  • 1 whisk
  • 2 large spoon
  • 1 large bowl

Ingredients 

  • 2 pkg (5 oz each) spring mix salad greens
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp shallot minced
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 2 medium tart apples, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pecan halves

Instructions

  • In a small or medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, syrup, white vinegar, sugar and shallot.
  • Gradually whisk in canola oil until blended. Refrigerate it covered until serving.
  • When ready to serve, place the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and toss with dressing.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Grandma's Perfect Winter Salad
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
233
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
45
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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