Perfect Winter Salad

Carrie's favorite

Ingredients

  • romaine lettuce & spring mix greens for 6 people
  • 1 medium tart apples, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c. dried cherries
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
  • 2 Tbls. thinly sliced red onion
  • crumbled goat cheese, optional

Dressing

  • 2 Tbls. reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbls. maple syrup
  • 1-1/2 Tbls. champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbls. minced shallot
  • 1 t. white sugar
  • 1/4 c. canola oil

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; whisk in oil. Chill until serving.

In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, apples, cherries, pecans and onion.

Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Add goat cheese, if desired.

NOTE: Serves 6.