nell’’s superb spinach, pear, and dried cherry salad with citrus vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 - ripe pears, peeled and sliced thinly (peeled is how my family likes it; if yours doesn’t mind, the peeling is fine)
• 1 package spinach, washed and de-stemmed
• 1/3 cup dried cherries (dried cranberries are a good substitute)
• 1/2 cup pecans, roasted and chopped
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed citrus juice (1 lemon and 1-2 oranges)
• 3/4 cup good olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons local honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese (optional) i serve this onthe side so those who don't want the cheese don't have to eat it.