Cranberry Apple Spinach Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with autumnal flavors, this Cranberry Apple Spinach Salad is a healthy and delicious addition to your table. Perfectly balancing sweet and savory, this salad combines tender baby spinach, juicy apple slices, tangy dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans or walnuts, all topped with a sprinkle of creamy feta and mild red onion slices. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup and infused with Dijon mustard, ties it all together with a vibrant zing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is an effortless option for weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or meal prep. Packed with colorful ingredients and nutrient-dense greens, this recipe offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors that will impress your family and guests alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Baby spinach
- 1 piece Apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Pecans (or walnuts), roughly chopped
- 0.25 cup Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach thoroughly before placing it into a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the apple, keeping the slices uniform. Add them to the spinach in the bowl.
Add the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, crumbled feta cheese (if using), and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, prepare the vinaigrette. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Toss the salad gently to evenly coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra cranberries or nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.4 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1556 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 557 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 702 mg | 15% | |
*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.
