Many of the recipes I post on here are creative and new to me. And many of them are tried and true favorites I’ve made for years. This one happens to be in the latter. :)
Indeed. A simple apple and spinach salad. With bacon (yes, please) And toasted pecans (or candied…mmmm). And some tart cheese (or cheddar). And a few red onions (keep a mint nearby). And….whatever else I may feel like throwing in (I’ve made a long list of other favorite ingredients below).
You pretty much can’t go wrong with this one. So grab your apple for the day and enjoy!
Apple Bacon Spinach Salad
Enjoy your apple for the day alongside bacon in this crisp and savory Apple Bacon Spinach Salad recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach, well-washed and dried
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked and diced
- 2 apples, chopped
- quarter of a red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans (or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (or gorgonzola, or cheddar)
- apple cider vinaigrette, or balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Toss together first seven ingredients (or lay out as you wish), and then drizzle with apple cider vinaigrette.
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
Ali’s Tip:
Whenever I make this, I often add (or substitute) in some of the following ingredients too. Feel free to give them a try!
- Shredded rotisserie chicken (or grilled chicken strips)
- Roasted or dried apples (instead of fresh)
- Dried cranberries or cherries
- Other favorite greens (Romaine or arugula)
- Turkey bacon (instead of regular)
- Sliced cucumbers
- Sliced or cubed roasted sweet potatoes
Hands down one of my favorites.
I’m saving this. I’m a vegetarian, but I am sure it would taste just as good with soy bacon. I am actually quite fond of slicing apples and throwing them in with mixed salad greens, pears, and dried cranberries. ooh, and almonds. love almonds.
Roasted apples! I am drooling. And writing these ingredients on my grocery list.
Wow – this recipe combines almost all of my favorite ingredients into one healthy, attractive and yummy dish! Thanks so much.
Does chicken salad count? :) I’ve gotten totally hooked on putting some diced apples, craisins, and curry powder into my chicken salad. I can’t get enough of it.
I adore apples and pecans with spinach, will definately try with bacon next time!
mmm–bacon!
My favorite salad is apples, spring mix with goat cheese (mmmm goat cheese!) and a tahini dressing. Simple
Yumm, you had be at bacon :)
I’m definately going to try this one. Looks beautiful and sounds delicious!