Pear Cranberry Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing

Ingredients

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon or stone-ground mustard
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons orange juice

Salad:

• 3 cups assorted greens, chopped
• 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
• 1/2 cup walnuts, halved
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 2 ripe pears, sliced
• 2 ounces honey goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional)
• 3/4 cup cucumber, sliced