Vermont Maple Salad

Vermont Maple Salad is a refreshing vegan dish that combines crisp greens, sweet maple dressing, and nutrient-rich toppings, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side, this salad celebrates the essence of Vermont's natural sweetness.

Ingredients

• Mixed salad greens - 4 cups
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Carrots - 1 medium, grated
• Walnuts - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Dried cranberries - 1/4 cup
• Maple syrup - 2 tablespoons
• Apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and grated carrots.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
4. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries on top of the salad for added crunch and sweetness.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy your Vermont Maple Salad.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Provides healthy fats from walnuts.
• Contains antioxidants from cranberries.

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