Spinach Apple Salad
Baby spinach, apples, candied pecans, and goat cheese are tossed with a simple homemade vinaigrette in this Spinach Apple Salad. A quick, easy salad to enjoy all fall and winter!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
FOR THE VINAIGRETTE
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey , or more to taste
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper , to taste
FOR THE SALAD
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 small honey crisp apples , cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 small red onion , thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup candied pecans (broken into pieces if they're large)
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper , to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing. Put vinegar, honey, mustard, olive oil, and a little salt and pepper in a jar with a tightly fitted lid. Shake vigorously for a minute or so to incorporate, until emulsified.
- In a large bowl combine the spinach, apples, red onion, and half of the candied pecans and goat cheese.
- Drizzle with a little of the vinaigrette; toss until everything is coated. Add more dressing, as needed or pass it at the table.
- Divide salad on individual plates with the remaining candied pecans and goat cheese; season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 3521IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg