Fresh crisp apples, goat cheese, sliced almonds and baby spinach are tossed in a honey-apple-cider vinaigrette for some serious deliciousness!
Delicious & made with one of the healthiest greens on the planet….SPINACH!
Light. healthy and seriously satisfying – this refreshing Spinach-Apple salad makes a great side or a light main for either lunch or dinner. Invite the girls over to enjoy it with a bottle or 2 of Pinot Grigio. My sister says that I have a “Pedestrian” wine palate (WTF is that?) – so, y’know – take my wine advice with that in mind….. just sayin’.
Keepin‘ it Real: If a man is involved – umm, this salad is NOT going to be enough for him. It’s what Oliver calls a “ladies meal” lol.
Here’s why you’ll love it:
- Spinach is one of the healthiest greens on the planet, 2nd to kale. Full of iron, vitamins, fiber and minerals, spinach fuels your body and give radiance to your skin!
- Apples are high in fiber and vitamin C. They contain the type of soluble fiber that can help lower your blood cholesterol levels.
- Almonds are loaded with antioxidants, vitamin E, magnesium and potassium – which helps oxygen & nutrients flow freely through your blood.
Spinach Apple Salad with Goat Cheese & Almonds
Ingredients
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 Large Honey-crisp apple, sliced thin (or your favorite apple)
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup almonds, sliced
- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced or 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until well incorporate.
Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together all of the salad ingredients except for the walnuts & goat cheese. Pour dressing mixture over salad, tossing to coat.
To serve
- Divide salad equally between 2 plates. Top each salad equally, with walnuts and goat cheese. Enjoy!
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