Spinach And Blue Cheese Salad With Cider Vinaigrette

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Just before serving, toss spinach, sliced apple, crumbled cheese and cooled sunflower seeds with vinaigrette.

cider vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, olive oil, shallot, sunflower seeds, spinach, apple, blue cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-and-blue-cheese-salad-with-cider-vinaigrette-241099 (may not work)