Apple, Pecan and Blue Cheese Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

• Produce

  • 2 Apples, whole
  • 1/2 cup Cherries, dried

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Honey or agave

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 (12-ounce bag Salad greens like romaine or spring mix
  • 1 Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 cup Pecan, halves

• Dairy

  • 6 oz Blue cheese or gorgonzola crumbles

• Other

  • 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon or spicy brown mustard, more or less to taste

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounce) bag salad greens like romaine or spring mix
• ½ cup dried cherries, raisins, or cranberries
• ½ cup pecan halves
• 6 ounces (3/4 cup) blue cheese or Gorgonzola crumbles
• 2 whole apples (your favorite variety), cored and sliced thinly
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon or spicy brown mustard, more or less to taste
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave, more or less to taste
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

• Add the greens, cherries, pecans, cheese and apples into a large salad bowl.
• Mix the olive oil, Dijon, maple syrup and vinegar in a small jar and sprinkle with and salt and pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well to mix.
• Pour the salad dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine.