Apple, Dried Cherry and Walnut Salad
(I use more)
— or pears (I use 1 not 4)
unsweetened
toasted
1. Dressing: whisk mayonnaise, syrup, vinegar and sugar in a medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil mixture, until it is slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Will keep in refrigerator for 2-3 days.
2. In a large salad bowl combine the lettuce, cherries and half of the toasted nuts. It is not necessary to peel the apples or pears, but you may if you choose. Cut the apples into julienne strips and add to the salad, then toss with enough dressing to coat the salad.
3. Divide salad equally onto 8 plates and sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
This has a sweet tinge, obviously, with the maple syrup as a sweetener, but it’s very tasty and easy. It helps if you have a mandoline to do the julienne apple strips
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 452 Calories; 36g Fat (68.6% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 4mg Cholesterol; 65mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fruit; 6 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.