Apple-and-Gorgonzola Salad With Maple Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/4 cupmaple syrup
- 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
- 2 tablespoonslime juice
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
- 1/4 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 8 cupsbagged prewashed European mixed salad greens
- 2 large sliced Red Delicious apples
- 1/4 cupcrumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 2 tablespoonschopped pecans
Preparation
1. Combine first 5 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk.
2. Combine greens and apple in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle salad with Gorgonzola cheese and pecans.
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- Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups)
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 179 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 9g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 4g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 3g |
| Protein per serving: | 4g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 22g |
| Fiber per serving: | 4g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 10mg |
| Iron per serving: | 1mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 162mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 107mg |
Good to Know
Rich maple dressing makes this salad the perfect fall dish. Plus, one serving contains only 2 grams of saturated fat, compared to as much as 8.




