Spinach Salad with Apple Dressing
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Apple Dressing—a refreshing blend of crisp, nutrient-packed baby spinach, sweet-tart apple slices, toasted walnuts, and tangy feta cheese, finished with a drizzle of homemade apple cider vinaigrette. Enhanced with dried cranberries for a pop of color and natural sweetness, this salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The apple dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, brings a delightful tanginess that elevates every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and wholesome recipe is ideal as a healthy lunch or a stunning side dish for any dinner table.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 1 medium Red apple
- 1 medium Green apple
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the baby spinach and place it in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Core the red and green apples and thinly slice them. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Lightly toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Allow to cool slightly, then add to the bowl.
Step 4
Add the dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.
Step 5
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Whisk the dressing ingredients together, or seal the jar and shake well until thoroughly combined.
Step 7
Drizzle the apple dressing over the salad just before serving. Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh spinach salad with apple dressing!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (779.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1481.4 |
| Total Fat 110.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g | |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1454.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 118.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 90.5g | |
| Protein 22.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 490.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1436.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories