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Apple Spinach Salad Recipe
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Apple Spinach Salad

This classic apple spinach salad is easy to make with fresh ingredients, tossed with a quick apple cider vinaigrette, and easy to customize with your favorite add-ins.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free, vegetarian
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Author: Ali

Ingredients

Apple Spinach Salad 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

Apple Cider Vinaigrette Ingredients:

  • 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

  • Make the vinaigrette. Combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients together in a bowl and whisk vigorously (or shake them together in a mason jar) to combine.
  • Toss the salad. Add spinach, apples, red onion, walnuts, dried cranberries, and half of the goat cheese to a large bowl.  Drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss to combine.
  • Serve. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining goat cheese, and enjoy!