Spinach Salad with Chorizo and Apples
Elevate your salad game with this bold and flavorful Spinach Salad with Chorizo and Apples! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the peppery freshness of baby spinach with the smoky, savory bite of crispy chorizo sausage. Sweet, tart apple slices (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work beautifully) and thinly sliced red onion add layers of brightness, while toasted pecans bring satisfying crunch and crumbled feta offers a tangy finish. Drizzled in a vibrant homemade apple cider vinaigrette—made with olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and spicy. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal option for a hearty lunch, a dinner side dish, or even a show-stopping addition to your next brunch spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 6 oz chorizo sausage
- 1 large apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup toasted pecans
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the baby spinach leaves thoroughly and set aside in a large salad bowl.
Slice the chorizo sausage into thin rounds and heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy and browned. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
Core and thinly slice the apple. Thinly slice the red onion into very fine strips.
Add the apple slices, red onion, toasted pecans, and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl with the spinach.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Top the salad with the crispy chorizo pieces just before serving to retain their crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.5 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.0 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 4343 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.6 g | ||
| Protein | 57.8 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1248 mg | 27% | |
*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.
