Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 crisp apple (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted, if desired)
- 2 tbsp dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
- For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, apple slices, feta, and red onion.
- Add chopped nuts and dried cranberries, if using.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately while fresh and crisp.
Notes
- Toss apples in lemon juice if prepping ahead to prevent browning.
- Swap feta with goat cheese or blue cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Add grilled chicken or turkey to make it a full meal.
- Store components separately for meal prep and toss just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 side portion (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
