Spinach Salad With Oranges, Dried Cherries, And Candied Pecans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup candied pecans (such as those from Trader Joe's) or 1 cup spicy candied pecans (such as those from Trader Joe's)
4 navel oranges
1 shallot, chopped (about 2 Tbs)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (9 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Preparation

Cut and peel white pith from oranges. Cut between membranes to release orange segments into a small bowl.
Combine shallot with balsamic vinegar in bowl. Whisk in olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place orange segments, spinach, and cherries in salad bowl, and toss with dressing. Break apart pecans and add to salad. Sprinkle goat cheese on top and serve.