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Spinach Salad

Vibrant Spinach Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette Bliss

This vibrantly fresh spinach salad combines crispy apples, chewy cranberries, and candied pecans, making for a delightful side or light lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach clean and dry
  • 1 whole Gala or Honeycrisp apple cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans substitute with walnuts or almonds if desired
  • 2 ounces goat cheese or 1/4 cup Pecorino cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins as alternatives
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinaigrette homemade

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Salad Spinner
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add 6 cups of fresh baby spinach. Core and thinly slice one Gala or Honeycrisp apple, arranging the slices in the bowl. Add a quarter cup of thinly sliced red onion on top.
  2. Pour about a third of a cup of homemade apple cider vinaigrette over the mixture. Gently toss the ingredients together until the spinach is lightly coated in the dressing.
  3. Sprinkle in a half cup of candied pecans, 2 ounces of crumbled goat cheese, and a half cup of dried cranberries. Toss the salad again for even distribution.
  4. Season with a pinch of sea salt and a grind of black pepper. Toss gently to incorporate the seasoning, adjusting to taste.
  5. Transfer your salad to a serving platter or serve directly from the mixing bowl. Enjoy immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite nuts, fruits, or proteins. Adjust vinaigrette to taste and store dressing separately until serving for best freshness.

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