Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring fresh spinach, sweet apples, and tart cranberries, perfect for quick lunches or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted
- 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the washed and dried spinach to a wide salad bowl.
- Top with sliced apples, red onion, cranberries, pepitas, and crumbled goat cheese.
- In a small jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper; shake well.
- Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container but keep in mind that spinach wilts quickly. Best eaten fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg