Salad W. Dried Cherries, Granny Apples, Blue Cheese, Dijon

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups mixed spring greens, torn if necessary
• 1 cup romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 granny smith apple, with peels cored, sliced thin, cut into thirds
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1/8 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 red onion, sliced thin, if too strong slice and soak in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 -2 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pinch sugar

Recipe

• 1 make the vinaigrette by combining all the ingredients in a well sealed container and shake well to combine. adjust seasonings. *i use 2 t dijon because i like the flavor. you can start with 1 t and add more after a taste test.
• 2 this salad can be plated or made in a large serving bowl.
• 3 prepare the lettuce leaves. i like to make sure they are not too big to eat gracefully, so i cut or tear them.
• 4 prepare granny smith apple. core and slice thin, then cut each slice into 3rds.
• 5 slice red onion very thin and cut each slice into 3rds. if the onion is too strong, prepare a ice water bath and soak the slices for 5 minutes, drain well.
• 6 combine salad ingredients in a serving bowl or arrange on individual plates: place lettuces arranging the apple slices, onions, dried cherries almonds, and top with the crumbled blue cheese.
• 7 drizzle with vinaigrette.