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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for New Englandish Dinner Salad With Maple Vinaigrette, For One....Without Any Bulk?

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or EVOO), 2 teaspoons quality dijon mustard (vinegar, mustard seed, horseradish, white wine, salt, pepper), 1 tablespoon aged quality basalmic vinegar, 2 teaspoons grade A maple syrup, and more.

New Englandish Dinner Salad With Maple Vinaigrette,

Name: New Englandish Dinner Salad With Maple Vinaigrette, For One....Without Any Bulk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or EVOO); 2 teaspoons quality dijon mustard (vinegar, mustard seed, horseradish, white wine, salt, pepper); 1 tablespoon aged quality basalmic vinegar; 2 teaspoons grade A maple syrup; squeeze of fresh lemon, Meyer if possible; pinch of sea salt, to taste; 10 ounces dried, washed tender spinach or other tender green; handful of fresh, interesting tender greens; 2 ounces diced roast turkey (leftover from a roast); 1.5 ounces toasted walnuts or roasted chestnuts; 1 hard boiled organic egg, cut into eighths; 1/2 avocado, peeled and diced; 1.5 ounces premium dried cranberries; 1.5 ounces crumpled Vermont goat cheese (or Maytag blue cheese); 1 thin slice of red onion, in circle rings; 3 sprigs fresh thyme, broken into small pieces, stems removed

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this New Englandish Dinner Salad With Maple Vinaigrette, For One....Without Any Bulk is a must-try. Made with grapesee…

This New Englandish Dinner Salad With Maple Vinaigrette, For One....Without Any Bulk relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as grapeseed oil (or evoo), grade a maple syrup, of sea salt, to taste and avocado, peeled and diced. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 404 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Salads

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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