Ingredients:

Dressing:
1 large carrot, sliced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1½ tablespoons rice vinegar

Salad:
4 cups bite-size pieces of any kind of lettuce
½ medium red onion, cut into thin slivers
¼ cup dried cherries

Directions:

  1. To make the dressing: Put the carrot and ginger in a food processor. Process until the carrot is minced. Add the syrup, oil and vinegar and process until smooth then set aside.
  2. To make the salad: Combine the lettuce, onions, and cherries in a large bowl. Stir in the dressing. Add enough dressing to generously coat the leaves and toss.

Serves 4