Apple, Pecan, and Blue Cheese Salad with Dried Cherries

Ingredients

• 12 ounces, weight Salad Greens (spring Mix)
• 2 whole Apples, Cored And Sliced Very Thin
• 1/2 cup Pecan Halves
• 1/4 cup Dried Cherries
• 6 ounces, weight Blue Cheese, Cut Into Chunks
• 1 Tablespoon (heaping) Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup (more To Taste)
• 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar (more To Taste)
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• Salt And Pepper, to taste

Preparation Instructions

Add greens, apple slices, pecan halves, dried cherries, and blue cheese chunks into a large salad bowl.

In a small jar, mix Dijon, maple syrup, vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well to mix.

Pour a little salad dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine. Taste salad and add more salad dressing to taste.

Note:  I made this for the get-together at Mom and Dad's on June 3, 2012.  I used cashews and and craisins instead of pecans and cherries because that's what I had.  I really liked it but you do need to like blue cheese!  This came from Pioneer Woman.