California Apple Spinach Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this California Apple Spinach Salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite. Made with tender baby spinach, juicy slices of Fuji or Honeycrisp apple, tangy dried cranberries, creamy goat cheese, and the satisfying crunch of candied pecans, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures and tastes. A light, homemade dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with a bright and zesty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutritious and vibrant salad is an excellent choice for a quick lunch or an elegant side dish for entertaining. Perfect for showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress and keep you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1 large Apple (sweet variety, such as Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Candied pecans
- 1 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the apple. Add the apple slices to the salad bowl.
Add the dried cranberries, candied pecans, crumbled goat cheese, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the spinach and apples.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional pecans or cranberries if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.7 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.9 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 2600 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.7 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 180.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.3 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 632 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1052 mg | 22% | |
*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.
