Mary’s Most Requested Salad: A Crunchy, Sweet Delight

Mary’s Most Requested Salad is a vibrant medley of flavors and textures, perfect for any gathering.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 23

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups Spring Salad Mix
2 cups Romaine Lettuce
8 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
1 cup Dried Cherries or Cranberries can be substituted
1 each Granny Smith Apple cored and chopped
1 cup Toasted Pecans or Almonds
1 cup Gorgonzola or Blue Cheese crumbled

For the Dressing

1/3 cup Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil olive oil for a stronger flavor can be used
2 tablespoons Sugar to taste
1/4 cup Good Quality Balsamic Vinegar
1 teaspoon Dry Mustard or Dijon mustard
to taste Fresh Cracked Pepper

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Skillet
whisk
Knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mary’s Most Requested Salad

Wash the spring salad mix and romaine lettuce thoroughly. Combine the greens in a large mixing bowl.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy. Crumble the bacon and add to the lettuce mixture.
Add dried cherries or cranberries and chopped Granny Smith apple to the bowl. Sprinkle in the toasted pecans.
Crumble Gorgonzola cheese over the salad, folding gently to combine.
Whisk together vegetable oil, sugar, balsamic vinegar, dry mustard, and cracked pepper in a small bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, mixing gently to coat without overpowering the fresh ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Prepare the dressing separately and add just before serving.

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