Ingredients
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1/2 cup Dijon mustard
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
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1 1/4 cups iceberg lettuce, torn
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1 1/4 cups romaine lettuce, torn
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1 1/4 cups Baby Spinach, torn
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1/2 small red onion, cut into rings
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1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
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1/3 cup mandarin orange pieces
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1/3 cup pecans (whole or chopped)
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
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cooked chicken
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1/2 cup carrot, matchstick cut
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1/3 cup apple, chopped
Instructions
- Be sure to wash the fruits and vegetables and dry on paper towels before cutting.
- In a large bowl, mix your salad greens.
- Sprinkle the carrot, red onion, apple and mandarin orange pieces over the top (they can be mixed in if desired).
- Sprinkle your salad with the pecans and sesame seeds.
- For the dressing, in a shaker bottle, add the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, brown sugar and Balsamic Vinegar.
- Shake well.
- Pour desired amount over your salad.
- * Top with chicken pieces if desired.