Fall Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar*
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoon honey
• 2-3 fresh tart cherries, smashed well
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 ounces romaine lettuce chopped
• 1/2 pears, diced
• 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese
• 1/4 cup pecans roasted and salted
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cooked chicken breast, diced
• 3 tablespoons homemade cherry balsamic vinaigrette