Limit or change the cheese if you are sensitive to it. The nice thing about using blue cheese is that a little goes a long way.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4

• 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-sized pieces
• ¾ cup pine nuts (toasted at 350°F for 10 minutes)
• 1 cup dried cranberries or 6 ounces of Craisins
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 container of blue or Gorgonzola cheese
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar
• ¼ cup cider vinegar
• ½ cup olive oil

1. In a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted pine nuts and cranberries.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, cheese, sugar, paprika, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, and olive oil.

3. Toss dressing with spinach mixture just before serving.