NEW! - Apple, Pecan and Cherry Winter Salad

Recipe courtesy of Brandi Evans as a part of the KitchenPLAY Progressive Party (Feb. 2012)

Ingredients:
4 cups baby spinach
4 cups mixed greens or other winter green/lettuce of choice
½ cup pecans, chopped
1 cup dried tart cherries
1 large apple, thinly sliced
½ cup scallions, sliced
4 oz. sharp white cheddar, thinly sliced

Maple Cherry Vinaigrette
½ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp maple syrup
2 Tbsp 100% tart cherry juice
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper

Directions:
In a large bowl, toss with spinach, lettuce/greens, pecans, dried cherries, apple, scallions, and cheese together.
Drizzle with dressing, toss together, and serve.

Maple Cherry Vinaigrette
Combine all ingredients in a jar or bowl and whisk or shake together until the dressing comes together.
Drizzle over salad before serving. Keep remaining dressing refrigerated until ready to use.

Nutrition Info:
Check out Brandi's full blog post at: http://www.branappetit.com/2012/02/01/cherry-apple-and-pecan-winter-salad/

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