This simple combination of leafy green lettuce, sweet red onion, sliced apples, roasted pecans and dried cherries tossed in raspberry vinaigrette can serve as a main lunch entrée or on the side in a more extravagant meal.
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 clove garlic finely; chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper; to taste
1/2 cup toasted pecans
1/4 cup dried cherries
1 head leafy green lettuce; torn into bite-size pieces
1 granny smith apple; peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 red onion thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt and pepper in a small bowl to make a dressing. Toss pecans, cherries, lettuce, apples and onions together in a large salad bowl. Top with dressing and toss gently to coat. Garnish with Gorgonzola cheese and serve.
makes 6 Servings