Spinach Waldorf Salad with Cinnamon Apple Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this Spinach Waldorf Salad with Cinnamon Apple Dressing—a refreshing twist on a classic favorite! This vibrant, nutrient-packed dish combines crisp Honeycrisp or Gala apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts atop a bed of fresh spinach. The star of the show is the creamy cinnamon apple dressing, made with tangy Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, a touch of honey, and warming cinnamon for a sweet-and-savory balance. It's ready in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect healthy side dish or light lunch. Serve it fresh with a sprinkle of extra walnuts for added crunch and flavor. Whether you're hosting a fall gathering or just looking for a wholesome weekday meal, this salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 medium Apple (crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 1 cup Grapes (red or green, halved)
- 1 cup Celery (sliced thin)
- 1 cup Walnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and dry the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the apples (leave the skin on for extra color and texture). Toss the apple slices in a small bowl with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
Add the sliced apples, halved grapes, thinly sliced celery, and chopped toasted walnuts to the bowl with the spinach.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring that all the components are evenly coated.
Serve the salad immediately, or for best flavor, let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Garnish with an extra sprinkle of walnuts on top before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.4 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 927 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.8 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.5 g | ||
| Protein | 43.3 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1904 mg | 41% | |
*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.
