Apple Salad with Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette

This seasonal salad will be a hit at any gathering. It’s also easy for weeknights; just halve the recipe.

—BETH DAUENHAUER PUEBLO, CO



START TO FINISH: 15 MIN. • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS (1 CUP EACH)


1/4 cup thawed frozen apple juice concentrate

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 tablespoons canola oil

2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

SALAD

9 cups torn mixed salad greens

2 large tart apples, chopped

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

1. In a small bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients.

2. In a large bowl, combine salad greens, apples, onion and walnuts. Drizzle with the vinaigrette; toss to coat.

NOTE To toast nuts, spread in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Or, spread in a dry nonstick skillet and heat over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.