Happy Thanksgiving 2008

I hope that you will all have a wonderful day!

Do you need an extra dish to bring/serve at your big feast tomorrow?  If so, I have the PERFECT recipe for you!  I have made this scrumptious, quick and easy salad recipe several times...it is spectacular...the perfect salad for a holiday (or any day) and we will be bringing this salad to a big family feast tomorrow!  The original recipe comes from epicurious.com but instead of dried cherries, I use dried cranberries (Craisins work well).

Apple, Dried Cranberry and Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing

Ingredients:

1/4 cup real mayo

1/4 cup PURE maple syrup (Note: do not use pancake syrup)

3 Tablespoons champagne vinegar or other white vinegar

2 teaspoons sugar (I omit this...for me, the maple syrup adds enough sweetness)

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 bag of mixed greens or spring mix

2 granny smith apples cut into thin slivers or matchsticks

1/2 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions:

For the dressing:  Whisk the first five ingredients.  You really need to whisk well...the dressing sometimes looks like it won't come together, but it will...just keep whisking or use a food processor.  You will have to whisk again right before serving.  Use the dressing immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

For the salad:  Put the spring mix, apples, cranberries and walnuts into a large bowl.  Add the dressing a little at a time and toss until the salad ingredients are well coated.  You might not have to use all of the dressing.  Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

God bless,

Tera