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    Spinach Salad w/Apples, Cherries & Bleu


    Source of Recipe


    Mercyteapot

    Recipe Link: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fdcooking&msg=10128.1

    List of Ingredients




    2 bunches fresh spinach leaves, washed, dried, and chilled

    1 cup thinly sliced red (not tart) apples, such as Braeburn

    1/4 cup dried tart cherries, plumped by soaking in several T of hot water for half an hour and then drained

    6 oz blue cheese chunks

    HONEY DRESSING:
    1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

    3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

    2 tablespoons honey

    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

    Salt and pepper to taste

    Recipe



    Remove stems and veins from spinach, wash, dry and tear into bite-sized pieces; place into a large salad bowl. Pour Honey Dressing over spinach; toss gently. Add apple slices, cherries and blue cheese; toss again and serve.

    Honey Dressing:
    In a small jar with a lid, combine balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; cover securely and shake vigorously. Store, covered, in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.

    Makes 6 to 8 servings.


 

 

 

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