Spinach Apple Toss

Brighten up your table with the crisp and refreshing Spinach Apple Toss—a vibrant salad that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. Packed with fresh baby spinach, crunchy apple slices (try Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for a tart twist), toasted walnuts, and chewy dried cranberries, this salad is a textural delight. Creamy crumbled feta adds a savory richness, while slivers of red onion lend a hint of sharpness. The zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a burst of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes without any cooking required, this wholesome salad is a perfect side dish or light meal for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Ideal for lovers of healthy, seasonal ingredients, the Spinach Apple Toss is a must-try recipe that's as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups baby spinach
• 2 medium apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Core and thinly slice the apples into even wedges. To prevent browning, you can toss the apple slices in a small amount of lemon juice if desired.

Step 3

Thinly slice 1/4 of a medium red onion into very fine slivers and add to the bowl with the spinach.

Step 4

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Let cool slightly before adding to the salad.

Step 5

Add the crumbled feta cheese and dried cranberries to the salad bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to emulsify the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your crisp and refreshing Spinach Apple Toss!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(925.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1550.4

Total Fat 108.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.3g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 2127.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 84.5g
Protein 31.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 825.8mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 887.6mg	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: 61.0%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 31.1%