Maple Spinach Salad Food

SPINACH APPLE SALAD

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Whenever Mom made this salad, it was the first thing on my plate. With spinach, apples, raisins and a light dressing, this beautiful harvest salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. -Darlis Wilfer, Phelps, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 cup diced unpeeled apple
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup raisins
2 cups torn fresh spinach
2 cups torn romaine

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, salt and sugar; mix well. Add apple, onion and raisins; toss lightly to coat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. , Just before serving, combine spinach and romaine in a large salad bowl; add dressing and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TURKEY SPINACH SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

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"My husband and I love to hike in New England," writes Jessica Gerschitz of Jericho, New York. "The maple syrup in Vermont is wonderful, and we always bring some home to extend the vacation spirit. This recipe I created reminds us of those lovely days."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 7 cups)
1/4 pound sliced deli smoked turkey, cut into strips
2/3 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1/3 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup dried cranberries
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM MAPLE DRESSING

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Use real maple syrup for a salad that you will love! Adapted from The Essential Eating Well Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn or 12 cups Baby Spinach
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup shredded smoked cheese (such as Gouda) or 1/4 cup cheddar cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.9, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 65.5, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.9, Protein 3.5

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY MAPLE DRESSING

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Do you love the taste of maple?? Where here is another recipe where you get that flavor in a subtle way, and it makes the salad taste so delicious - Have a good time with it -

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

9 cups baby spinach leaves
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/3 cup classic herb salad dressing
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup pure maple syrup

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 65.7, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 1.6