Apple Pecan And Blue Cheese Salad With Dried Cherries Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pecan And Blue Cheese Salad With Dried Cherries

• Salad Greens
• Apples
• 1/2 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• Blue Cheese
• Dijon Mustard
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

How to Make Apple Pecan And Blue Cheese Salad With Dried Cherries

1. Wash and dry 5 oz of mixed greens.
2. Core and thinly slice 1 medium apple (about 1 cup).
3. Roughly chop 1/2 cup pecan halves.
4. Measure out 1/4 cup dried cherries.
5. Crumble 4 ounces of blue cheese.
6. In a large bowl, combine the greens, apple slices, pecans, cherries, and blue cheese.
7. In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk together 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
8. Secure the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify the dressing.
9. Pour the desired amount of dressing over the salad (start with 2 tablespoons and add more to taste).
10. Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy!