Carrot, Apple and Cucumber Salad

!For the dressing:

red wine vinegar

olive oil

garlic, minced

dijon mustard

granulated sugar

salt

pepper

!For the pecans:

pecan halves

granulated sugar

cayenne pepper (optional but fantastic!)

salt

!For the salad:

finely shredded asiago cheese

spiralized carrots (about 4 medium carrots)

spiralized cucumber (1 large English cucumber)

apples, thinly sliced

baby spinach leaves (or spinach/arugula combination)

dried cranberries