Apple Spinach Salad

Apple Spinach Salad


This Apple Spinach Salad recipe is one of my all-time favorites. It's made with a delicious mix of sweet and savory ingredients, it's tossed with a tangy champagne vinaigrette, and it's always a crowd favorite! Feel free to sub in whatever greens, nuts, or soft cheese that you have on hand.

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 0 mins Total Time: 15 mins


Ingredients:

Apple Spinach Salad Ingredients:

10 ounces baby spinach

2 large apples, cored and thinly-sliced (I used 1 gala apple, 1 granny smith apple, but any will do)

half a small red onion, peeled and thinly-sliced

1 cup walnut halves, toasted (or pecans)

2/3 cup dried cranberries

5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (or feta cheese, or blue cheese)


Champagne Vinaigrette Ingredients:

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup champagne vinegar (or apple cider vinegar
)
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 garlic clove, peeled and minced

a generous pinch of salt and black pepper

(optional) 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, to sweeten


Directions:

To Make The Apple Spinach 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 immediately, garnished with the remaining goat cheese.


To Make The Champagne Vinaigrette:

Add all ingredients together in a bowl and whisk to combine.  Or, add all ingredients to a mason jar, cover, and shake to combine.

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