Spinach Apple Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Spinach Apple Salad, a delightful combination of crisp, sweet apples and nutrient-packed baby spinach. This light and flavorful salad is enhanced with toasted pecans for a satisfying crunch, tangy crumbled feta cheese, and bursts of sweetness from dried cranberries. Tossed in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette with hints of honey and Dijon mustard, this salad is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the ideal side dish for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing addition to festive gatherings. Packed with fresh ingredients and wholesome flavors, this salad is a celebration of simplicity and seasonal produce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 whole apple (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala recommended)
- 1 cup pecans
- 0.5 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the apples into wedges. If desired, toss the apple slices with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
Add the apple slices, toasted pecans, crumbled feta cheese, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the spinach.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified and smooth.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and vibrant Spinach Apple Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.5 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2448 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.3 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 487 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 925 mg | 20% | |
*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.
