Winter Salad With Maple Pumpkin Dressing Recipe

Name: Winter Salad With Maple Pumpkin Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup olive oil; ¼ cup pumpkin seed oil; 1 head frisee; 3 cups Baby Spinach; 1 pear, cored and sliced thinly; ¼ cup dried cranberries; ¼ cup pecans, toasted and chopped; 2 tablespoons chevre cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup pumpkin seed oil
1 head frisee
3 cups Baby Spinach
1 pear, cored and sliced thinly
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
2 tablespoons chevre cheese

1
Make Dressing:.
2
Place the vinegar, syrup, soy sauce, shallots, garlic, mustard and salt in a small bowl.
3
Mix together.
4
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly.
5
Do the same thing with the pumpkin seed oil.
6
Set aside or refrigerate for longer storage.
7
This makes about 1 cup of dressing.
8
Salad:.
9
Break the frisee into small pieces and place in a bowl with the spinach.
10
Toss to mix.
11
Divide the greens between 4 plates.
12
Top each plate with 1/4 of the pear.
13
Sprinkle with cranberries and pecans.
14
Crumble about 1/2 T. chevre on each plate and drizzle with the dressing.
15
Serve.

543

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced shallot, and more.

Yes, Winter Salad With Maple Pumpkin Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Winter Salad With Maple Pumpkin Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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