Spinach and Roquefort Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Spinach and Roquefort Salad, a perfect balance of bold flavors and irresistible textures. This elegant dish combines tender baby spinach leaves with the tangy creaminess of crumbled Roquefort cheese, the crunch of toasted walnuts, and the subtle sweetness of crisp apple slices. Thinly sliced red onion adds a sharp complexity, while a homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey ties everything together with a touch of sophistication. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is ideal as a refreshing starter, a light lunch, or a stunning side for dinner parties. Packed with nutrients and gourmet flair, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of vibrant, flavor-packed salads!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup Roquefort cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup Walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
• 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large Apple, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette. Set aside.

Step 3

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 3-5 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow them to cool slightly.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and the apple. Add them to the salad bowl with the spinach.

Step 5

Add the crumbled Roquefort cheese and toasted walnuts to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Step 7

Serve immediately on individual plates or as a shareable dish in the same bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(914.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2292.5

Total Fat 192.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 213.7mg	0%
Sodium 4189.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 46.1g
Protein 76.6g	0%

Vitamin D 51.3IU	0%
Calcium 1526.5mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 1891.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.7%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 14.5%