Harvest Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)
• 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
• 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup yellow grape tomatoes or pear tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
• 4 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• CHERRY VINAIGRETTE:
• 1/2 cup tart cherry preserves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper