Salad with Goat Cheese, Pears, Candied Pecans and Maple-Balsamic Dressing

Name: Salad with Goat Cheese, Pears, Candied Pecans and Maple-Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients: 5 ounces of mixed gourmet/spring greens; 12 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded (about 5 gently packed cups after shredding); 1/2 lb roasted carrots; 1 pear (such as d'Anjou), cored and chopped (to equal about 1 1/4 cups) (see note); 1 cup pecans; 1/2 cup dried cherries (or Craisins); 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon smooth dijon mustard; a pinch (about 1/16 teaspoon) kosher salt