field green salad with cider vanilla vinaigrette

8oz fresh mixed field greens

4 granny smith apples, sliced as thin as possible

1/4 cup golden raisins

1/4 cup cashews

1/3 cup vinaigrette

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup goat cheese

4 fresh apricots, pitted and sliced into eighths

place first five ingredients in a large salad bowl. toss with vinaigrette. season with salt and pepper. top with crumbled cheese and sliced apricots.

cider vanilla vinaigrette:

combine 1/2 cup cider vinegar, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup apple juice, 1 teaspoon ground coriander and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract. slowly whisk in 1.5 cups extra virgin olive oil. mix in 1/4 cup chopped parsley and 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil. season with salt and pepper.