This sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing makes this spinach salad sing!

Poppy Seed Dressing

2 Tbsp real maple syrup

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 Tbsp minced shallots

2 tsp dijon mustard

salt and pepper

? cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp poppy seeds

Spinach Salad

1-5 oz bag baby spinach

1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half or quartered if large

½ cup dried cranberries

2 scallions, chopped

? cup crumbled blue cheese

In a food processor or mini prep fitted with a steel blade combine the maple syrup, vinegar, shallots, mustard, salt and pepper and process until combined.*
Add the oil and process until emulsified, then stir in the poppy seeds.
Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with as much dressing as desired.
*If not using a food processor or mini prep for the dressing, whisk together the syrup, vinegar, shallots, mustard, salt and pepper and then add the oil in a steady stream while constantly whisking. Stir in the poppy seeds when the dressing is emulsified.