Eat Michigan Salad

Eat Michigan Salad
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    249

Celebrate the flavors of the Great Lakes State with this vibrant and delicious salad. Sweet cherries, tart apples, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans come together in perfect harmony, dressed with a tangy maple vinaigrette. A delightful dish for any occasion!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    11 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    141 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Maple Vinaigrette: In a blender, combine mayonnaise, maple syrup, white wine vinegar, and sugar. (2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Blend on low speed until smooth. Gradually drizzle in vegetable oil while blending until the dressing is emulsified and creamy. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. (1 minute)

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04 Step

Recipe View Assemble the Salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the torn butter lettuce, dried cherries, apple matchsticks, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped candied pecans. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Gently toss with just enough maple vinaigrette to lightly coat the ingredients. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side for those who desire a bit more. (1 minute)

For a more intense maple flavor, use Grade B maple syrup.
If you don't have candied pecans, you can substitute toasted pecans with a drizzle of honey.
This salad is best served immediately after tossing with the dressing to prevent the lettuce from wilting.

Cristina Cormier

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 83 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Erica Dibbert

    The candied pecans add a wonderful crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Evie Kuhlman

    The maple syrup dressing is what makes this salad special!

  • Junius Batz

    I made this for a tailgate party, and it was gone in minutes! The combination of flavors is amazing.

  • Alverta Schmitt

    My go-to salad for potlucks. Always a crowd-pleaser!

  • Michael Boyer

    Easy to make and so refreshing. I highly recommend this recipe!

  • Vena Hansen

    I substituted apple cider vinegar for the white wine vinegar, and it was still delicious!

  • Jacques Christiansen

    Next time, I'll try adding some crumbled bacon for a savory twist.

  • Gust Mayer

    This salad was a huge hit at our family gathering! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy dressing.

  • Erich Crooks

    I added grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. Delicious!

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