Description
A refreshing Spinach Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Feta.
Ingredients
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- For the Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- For the Salad:
- 1 (5-ounce) bag baby spinach (about 5 packed cups)
- 1 large tart apple, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the baby spinach to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
- Add Toppings: Add sliced apple, crumbled feta, and toasted walnuts. Toss gently again to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a fresh, crisp salad.
Notes
- Make Ahead: The vinaigrette can be prepared up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Optional Add-ins: Dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, or sliced red onion add extra flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Spinach Salad, Apples, Walnuts, Feta