Shelly's Recipe

WALDORF SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND PECANS

Category: Fruit Salads

3/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey
3 Granny Smith apples , cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 Gala or Braeburn apples , cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 celery ribs , chopped fine
3/4 cup toasted and chopped pecans
Salt and pepper

Combine dried cherries and water in bowl. Wrap tightly with plastic and microwave until water begins to boil, about 1 minute. Let stand until dried cherries are soft and liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and honey in large bowl. Add apples, celery, pecans, and plumped cherries to bowl and toss until well coated. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve. (Salad can be stored in airtight container for 2 days.) Serves 4 to 6