Spinach And Blue Cheese Salad With Cider Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced (about 3 Tbs)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1 large apple, sliced
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Preparation

To make the Cider Vinaigrette: Combine vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in small bowl. Whisk in oil and 2 T water. Stir in shallots.
To make Salad: Place sunflower seeds in medium-sized skillet. Toast over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, or until browned and fragrant, shaking pan often. Transfer to small bowl and cool.
Just before serving, toss spinach, sliced apple, crumbled cheese and cooled sunflower seeds with vinaigrette.