Apple Spinach Salad
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(80)
Ingredients
4-6 servings
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 2 small apples, cored and thinly sliced
- Half of a small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 3 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, peeled and minced
- A generous pinch of salt and black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Make the vinaigrette. Combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients together in a bowl and whisk vigorously (or shake them together in a mason jar) to combine.
Step 2
Toss the salad. Add spinach, apples, red onion, walnuts, dried cranberries, and half of the goat cheese to a large bowl. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss to combine.
Step 3
Serve. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining goat cheese, and enjoy!
Step 4
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Chef's notes
Feel free to use your favorite variety of crisp apples.
The salad can be customized with different nuts, cheeses, or dried fruits.
Add grilled chicken or farro to make it more hearty.
