Thanksgiving Salad

Thanksgiving is full of delicious treats that we get only once.  But when you eat all of those rich foods, you need something fresh to cut the fat of those foods and lighten up your meal.   This salad is perfect, filled with holiday flavors and very refreshing.  Try it on your table on Thursday- field greens with dried cranberries, smoked gouda, and a maple vinaigrette!

Field Greens with Cranberries, Smoked Gouda, and Maple Vinaigrette

• 1 package field greens
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• One 3 oz smoked gouda, shaved thinly
• Maple Vinaigrette

1. Mix all of the ingredients; keep vinaigrette on the side if you would like
2. Maple Vinaigrette: 
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and Pepper to taste
1. Whisk ingredients in a bowl and season to taste