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Baby Greens With Maple Dijon Dressing Recipe

Elevate your salad game with this quick and easy recipe! Crisp baby greens are tossed with earthy mushrooms, crunchy pine nuts, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and sweet apples. The star? A homemade maple dijon dressing that's both tangy and subtly sweet. Perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or a sophisticated appetizer.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 607.8 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Baby Greens With Maple Dijon Dressing

  • 5 oz Baby Greens
  • 1/4 cup Button Mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons Pine Nuts
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Bacon
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced Red Delicious Apple
  • 1 tablespoon Light Olive Oil
  • Salad Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Style Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Half And Half
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Garlic Clove
  • Pinch of Pepper

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How to Make Baby Greens With Maple Dijon Dressing

  1. Cook bacon until crispy. Set aside and crumble.
  2. Sauté mushrooms in a pan until tender. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 5 oz baby greens, 1/2 cup sliced apples, 1/4 cup crumbled bacon, 1/4 cup sautéed mushrooms, and 2 tablespoons pine nuts.
  4. **Make the Maple Dijon Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. Add a teaspoon more of vinegar or mustard to the dressing for a sharper taste, if desired.
  6. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Top with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for later. (Dressing improves overnight!)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

58g

Carbs

5g

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