Spinach Apple Salad with Roquefort Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this Spinach Apple Salad with Roquefort Cheese—a perfect balance of crisp, creamy, and nutty flavors. Tender baby spinach forms the vibrant base, while sweet and juicy apple slices (think Honeycrisp or Fuji) add a burst of freshness. Crumbled Roquefort cheese brings a luxurious creaminess, complemented by toasted walnuts for a delightful crunch. The pièce de résistance is the homemade apple cider vinaigrette, a harmonious blend of olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and tangy apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing salad makes an elegant side dish or a light, satisfying meal. Perfect for entertaining or weeknight dinners, this recipe is a surefire way to showcase simple, wholesome ingredients at their finest!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 large apple (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 cup Roquefort cheese
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Core and thinly slice the apple into wedges. Add the apple slices to the bowl with the spinach.
Step 3
Crumble the Roquefort cheese into smaller pieces and sprinkle it over the spinach and apple mixture.
Step 4
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then add to the salad.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Spinach Apple Salad with Roquefort Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (687.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1453.3 |
| Total Fat 118.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 33.3g | |
| Cholesterol 93.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2286.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.8g | |
| Protein 40.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 25IU | 0% |
| Calcium 907.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 863.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories