Fall Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing

Ingredients

• baby spinach leaves (283.5 grams)
• diced apple (300 grams)
• diced sharp Cheddar cheese (300 grams)
• dried cranberries (150 grams)
• chopped pecans (120 grams)
• balsamic vinegar (120 milliliters)
• pure maple syrup (60 milliliters)
• Dijon mustard (5 grams)
• extra-virgin olive oil (180 milliliters)
• salt (0 grams)
• ground black pepper (0 grams)

Instructions

1. Combine spinach, apple, Cheddar cheese, cranberries, and pecans in a large salad bowl; toss well.
2. Place balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and mustard into a blender; blend on medium speed until mixed well. With blender running, pour in olive oil in a steady stream. Blend until dressing is smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and black pepper; blend to incorporate. Drizzle over salad; serve immediately.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

• kcal: 637
• fat: 52 g
• sats: 11 g
• carbs: 37 g
• fibre: 5 g
• protein: 11 g
• salt: 0 g