Fall Harvest Salad
This fall harvest salad is the mother of all fall salads! Made with apple slices, blue cheese, dried cherries and a gorgeous maple balsamic glaze! Perfect for fall entertaining.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 390kcal
Ingredients
Candied Walnuts
- ¾ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Salad
- 5 cups arugula
- 2 oz blue cheese add more for taste if desired
- ½ apple cut into slices
- ¼ cup dried cherries
Maple Balsamic Dressing
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove crushed
Instructions
Candied Walnuts
- Place walnuts, maple syrup and salt in a small saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until the maple syrup starts to melt and walnuts are covered.
- Remove from heat, and spread out onto a silicone baking mat to cool.
Maple Balsamic Dressing
- Place all ingredients in a jar and shake well. Taste and adjust according to preferences.
Salad
- Place arugula and half the apple slices in a salad bowl.
- Top with half the dressing and mix well.
- Add the blue cheese, cherries, and candied walnuts, and finish with more apple slices for presentation.
- Drizzle over the remaining dressing and toss before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 0.9mg
