Ingredients
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
2 small apples, cored and thinly sliced
Half of a small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, peeled and minced
A generous pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
1- Wash and dry 5 ounces of fresh baby spinach thoroughly; clean and thinly slice 2 small apples to keep them crisp.
2- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, apple slices, half of a small red onion thinly sliced, 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, and half of the 3 ounces crumbled goat cheese.
3- Prepare the dressing by whisking 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
4- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to mix well.
5- Serve immediately, garnishing with the remaining goat cheese.
Last Step:
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🍽️ Use baby spinach or substitute with preferred salad greens for variety.
🍎 Choose crisp apple varieties like Pink Lady or Granny Smith for best texture.
🌰 Toast walnuts or pecans to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg