Perfect Winter Salad

Salad doesn't have to be boring!  Bring lettuce to life with a succulent dressing, dried cherries, red onion, parmesan cheese, and pecans!  And if you want to make a meal out if it, add some seasoned grilled chicken!  This salad is so good it could almost be dessert!

My taste buds tell me this recipe is a winner!

I really enjoy romaine! It is so crispy and green!

I just love looking at a pile of greens!

In case you haven't used shallots, this is how I buy them. They are usually located near the onions.

PERFECT WINTER SALAD

1/4 cup reduced fat mayonaise

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

3 T. white wine vinegar

2 T. shallot, minced

2 tsp. sugar

1/2 cup canola oil

2 pkg. (5oz.) spring mix (I just used 1 head of romaine)

2 medium tart apples, thinly sliced

1 cup dried cherries

1 cup pecan halves

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; whisk in oil. Chill until serving

In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, apples, cherries, pecans, onion, and cheese.  Just before serving drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.