Homemade Cherry Vinaigrette

Adapted from: Midwest Living

Yield – 6 to 8 servings

Preparation Time – 5 minutes

Cooking Time – 2 minutes in food processor

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened pitted tart red cherries (fresh, pitted, cherries work too!)
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 1 1/2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/8 tsp salt and pepper, each
• Spring mix for salad
• Toppings such as feta or goat cheese, sliced cherries, sliced almonds

Directions

• Add the cherries, canola oil, red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, dried cherries, garlic, salt and pepper to blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
• Toss together spring mix and preferred toppings.
• Dress each salad with several spoonfuls of dressing.
• Store in airtight container for 3 days in the fridge.