Spinach with Apples and Feta Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Spinach with Apples and Feta Cheese recipe—a perfect balance of crisp, sweet, and tangy! This quick and easy no-cook dish combines tender baby spinach, juicy slices of Honeycrisp or Gala apples, creamy crumbles of feta cheese, and the zesty bite of red onion. Toasted walnuts (optional) add a delightful crunch, while the homemade apple cider vinaigrette, sweetened with a touch of honey and Dijon mustard, ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad makes an ideal side dish or light main course for any meal. Perfect for those seeking healthy, seasonal recipes, this dish will brighten your table with its fresh ingredients and irresistible flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 1 medium Apple (such as Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 1 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Walnuts (optional, toasted)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the apple into bite-sized pieces. Add the slices to the bowl with the spinach.
Crumble the feta cheese into smaller pieces if needed and add it to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion, then separate the layers into rings. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.
If using, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Allow them to cool, then add to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spinach with Apples and Feta Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.8 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 405 mg | 9% | |
*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.
