Spinach Salad W Apple Hazelnut Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Spinach Salad with Apple Hazelnut Dressing, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. Crisp baby spinach is tossed with matchstick slices of juicy Honeycrisp or Fuji apples, thinly sliced red onion, tart dried cranberries, and rich, toasted hazelnuts for a delightful crunch. A drizzle of homemade apple hazelnut dressing—featuring extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a hint of cinnamon—infuses this dish with warm, autumnal notes. Optional creamy goat cheese adds a luscious touch, making this salad ideal as a light lunch or a stunning side dish for your next dinner gathering. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a fresh, wholesome, and gluten-free option packed with flavor and texture. Perfect for seasonal entertaining or meal prep, this salad brings a burst of vitality to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 medium apple (sweet, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup toasted hazelnuts
- 0.25 cup goat cheese (optional)
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Thinly slice the apple into matchstick slices or small wedges, leaving the peel on for added color and nutrition. Add the apple slices to the bowl.
Slice the red onion thinly and add to the salad along with the toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries, and goat cheese (if using).
In a small mixing bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by combining the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is emulsified.
Pour the apple hazelnut dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately as a fresh, delicious salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.6 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1057 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1058 mg | 23% | |
*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.
