- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (1 small)
- 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Belgian endives
- 10 oz baby spinach
- 1 cup pecans (3 1/2 oz), chopped and toasted
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup crumbled Danish blue cheese
- Whisk together oil, shallot, vinegar, syrup, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Thinly slice endives on a long diagonal, then toss with spinach and dressing in bowl.
- Sprinkle salad with pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese.