Winter Salad

3 cups Romaine, shredded fine

2 cups Brussel sprouts, shredded fine

1/3 cup scallions, sliced

1 red delicious apple, cut in bite size pieces

½ cup dried cherries

3/4 cup slivered almonds, drizzled with olive oil, salted and toasted

8 slices bacon, cut up, fried & drained

1 cup cooked campanelli pasta

¾ cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup homemade croutons

Vinaigrette

¼ cup olive oil

3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar

3 Tablespoons maple syrup

½ juice of a lemon

Pinch of salt

½ teaspoon grey poupon mustard

Combine all dressing ingredients in blender bottle or small food processor. Blend together until combined. Pour over salad and serve immediately.