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Almond Cherry and Blue Cheese Salad

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 Melissa Smallwood (aka Multi-tasking Mama) has worked with seniors and families as a professional organizer for several years and is the owner of Organized Life by Design, LLC. She has an extensive human services background. She is also the mom of three active boys (one of which has special needs). She enjoys helping people get their lives, calendars and homes organized so that they have time to see and enjoy their blessings! Melissa also has a passion for cheap yet chic home décor and has many resources available for decorating your home on a budget. Melissa has written many articles on organizing for various websites and organizations including Online Organizing.com, Show Mom the Money, Ask Baby Kid, Dr. Mommy Says, Sassy Mamas, Pink Lemonade of Life and more.

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What You Need:

1 T red wine vinegar

1/8 t salt

1/8 t pepper

2 T olive oil

3 T fresh tarragon, chopped and divided

6 C baby spinach

2 C fresh cherries, pitted and cut in half

1/4 C blue cheese, crumbled

1/3 C almonds, slivered

How to Make It:

Pour the vinegar into a small mixing blow.

Add the salt and pepper and whisk until the salt is completely dissolved.

Slow add the oil and whisking while pouring it into the bowl.

Fold in 2 T of the tarragon.

Place the spinach into a salad bowl.

Add the cherries and toss to combine.

Pour the dressing into the bowl and toss the salad to lightly coat.

Sprinkle the cheese over the salad.

Top with the almonds and serve immediately.

Serves: 4

This fruity salad goes well with both pork and chicken. Better yet make it the main course by adding 2 C of chopped meat and some finely chopped hard boiled egg.