Apple, Dried Cherry, and Pecan Salad With Maple Dressing

Ingredients

Maple Dressing

• 1/4 cup sour cream (original recipe used mayonnaise)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (original recipe used Champagne or white wine vinegar)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• salt and pepper, to taste

Salad

• 1 (5 ounce) bag mixed baby greens (about 10 cups lightly packed)

• 2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into matchstick-size strips
• 1/2 cup dried tart cherry
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (original recipe used walnuts)

Directions

1. 1

   For dressing:.

2. 2

   Whisk sour cream, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil until mixture thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewhisk before using.)

3. 3

   For salad:.

4. 4

   Toss greens, apples, cherries, and 1/4 cup pecans in large bowl to combine. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad equally among plates. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans and serve.