Description
A refreshing Spinach and Apple Salad with a tangy honey mustard dressing that delights your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon honey (for dressing)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, apple slices, walnuts, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and red onion. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat the salad evenly.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, or chill the salad for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad.
- Swap walnuts for pecans or almonds for a different flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg