Autumn Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing Recipe | Land O’Lakes

Ingredients

• Salad Dressing
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup maple-flavored syrup *
• 2 teaspoons country-style Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Topping
• 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
• Salad
• 8 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 apple or pear, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
• 3 ounces (3/4 cup) Cheddar cheese Land O Lakes® Sharp Cheddar Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese