Apple, Pecan, and Blue Cheese Salad

Since I've been on this eating healthier kick, I've not had much opportunity to try new recipes.  But every now and then I go to a friend's house for dinner and just like that I have an excuse to make something new.

You all, I'm sure, know I'm a big fan of the Pioneer Woman.  Well, on a recent episode she made this salad and I knew I had to make it.

Delicious.  I didn't have any maple syrup and so substituted brown sugar. I'm sure that changed the flavor profile, so next time I make it I'll buy the syrup.

Make this salad. You won't be disappointed.

Apple, Pecan, and Blue Cheese Salad
Recipe from The Pioneer Woman
Serves 8

Photo by Pioneer Woman

12 ounces, weight salad greens (spring Mix)
2 whole apples, cored and sliced very thin
1/2 c pecan halves
1/4 c dried cherries
6 ounces, weight blue cheese, cut Iito chunks
1 T (heaping) Dijon mustard
1 T maple syrup (more To Taste)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar (more To Taste)
1/4 c olive oil
Salt And Pepper, to taste

Add greens, apple slices, pecan halves, dried cherries, and blue cheese chunks into a large salad bowl.

 

In a small jar, mix Dijon, maple syrup, vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well to mix.

 

Pour a little salad dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine. Taste salad and add more salad dressing to taste.