How to Make Spinach Salad with Dried Cherries

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Wash and dry 4 cups of spinach thoroughly.

In a large salad bowl, add the spinach.

Add 1 tbsp of chopped red onion to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of dried cherries to the spinach.

Add 1/4 cup of candied pecans, saving a few for garnish.

In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar, and 1 tsp of Dijon mustard.

Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.

Whisk the dressing until well combined.

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Toss the salad to ensure the dressing covers all the spinach and ingredients.

Plate the salad, adding more dried cherries and sprinkling with the reserved candied pecans.

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