New Year's Cherry Pecan Salad

adapted from: https://www.thatsusanwilliams.com/2013/03/the-salad-to-bring-when-they-ask-you-to-bring-a-salad/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=664824038_26066472_106221

Ingredients

For Vinaigrette:

• 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped (approximately 2 T.)
• 2 T. white wine vinegar
• 1 T. maple syrup
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
• Can use Brianna Poppy Seed Dressing or Marie's Blue Cheese Vinaigrette if in a hurry

For Salad:

• 2 heads of Romaine Lettuce
• 10 oz. spinach
• 1 c. pecans, toasted and chopped or candied
• 1/2 c. crumbled bacon or turkey bacon
• 1/2 c. dried cherries (or craisins)
• 1 - 2 slice pears of green apples
• 1/3 c. crumbled blue or feta cheese

Instructions:

1. Whisk together ingredients for the vinaigrette 
2. Toss salad greens with vinaigrette, and sprinkle with nuts, dried fruit, and blue cheese.