Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing

I love salads, especially in the summer when it is hot and you don't feel like cooking! I am sharing my favorite salad dressing of all time. It is so delicious! I could almost drink it...ok, maybe not but you get the point!

I usually serve this dressing on mixed greens with candied nuts and fruit. Almonds are my nut of choice but pecans and walnuts are good too. Any fruit will work, but I like using pears or apples, red grapes, and of course Craisins! They make the salad pretty and add a nice sweetness. Go crazy and add some feta cheese too! It makes it really good!



Maple Mustard Dressing

makes 2 cups

4 cloves garlic

1T Dijon mustard

1T Grainy mustard

1/3c real maple syrup

1/3c imitation maple syrup

1/3c apple cider vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

1c canola oil

Process garlic, mustards, syrups, vinegar, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor.
With the machine running, pour in oil in a slow steady stream to emulsify.  Serve over salad greens, etc.
Store extra dressing in the fridge. It makes a lot!