AUTUMN FARE ~ MOUNTAIN TOWN SALAD

~ Oak leaves at the lake

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APPLE, DRIED CHERRY & WALNUT SALAD

with MAPLE DRESSING

(Mountain Town Salad)

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~ From Mountain Town Station Brewing Company & Steakhouse in Mount Pleasant, Michigan (http://www.mountaintown.com/menu.aspx)

comes this delightful salad.

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Maple Dressing:

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

3 Tbsp Champagne vinegar or other white wine vinegar (e.g. balsamic)

2 tsp. sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

Salad:

1 5-oz. bag mixed baby greens (about 10 cups)

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips

1/2 cup dried tart cherries

1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts

• For Dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt & pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)
• For Salad: Toss greens, apples, cherries, and 1/4 cup walnuts in large bowl to combine. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and serve.