nell’’s superb spinach, pear, and dried cherry salad with citrus vinaigrette

Ingredients For nell’’s superb spinach, pear, and dried cherry salad with citrus vinaigrette

• 2

  ripe pears, peeled and sliced thinly (peeled is how my family likes it; if yours doesn’t mind, the peeling is fine)
• 1 pkg

  spinach, washed and de-stemmed
• 1/3 c

  dried cherries (dried cranberries are a good substitute)
• 1/2 c

  pecans, roasted and chopped
• 1/2 c

  freshly squeezed citrus juice (1 lemon and 1-2 oranges)
• 3/4 c

  good olive oil
• 2 tsp

  dijon mustard
• 2 tsp

  local honey
• 1 1/2 Tbsp

  champagne or white wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp

  kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp

  freshly ground black pepper
• 4 oz

  crumbled goat cheese (optional) i serve this onthe side so those who don't want the cheese don't have to eat it.