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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
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.
Thinly slice 1/4 of a medium red onion into very fine slivers and add to the bowl with the spinach.
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.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and dried cranberries to the salad bowl.
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.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your crisp and refreshing Spinach Apple Toss!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
329 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.8 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 347 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 196 mg | 4% | |
*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.
