Apple Spinach Salad with Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressing
A refreshing blend of crisp spinach, tart apples, and a creamy honey-mustard lemon dressing that creates a delightful salad perfect for gatherings and everyday meals.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 pieces Apples, sliced Sweet-tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best.
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Walnuts, chopped (optional) Can be toasted for enhanced flavor.
- 1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced Use less or substitute with green onions if desired.
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- To taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the fresh spinach under cold water and spin dry.
- Slice the apples thinly.
- Crumble the feta cheese and set aside.
- If using walnuts, chop them and toast in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Slice the red onion thinly.
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
Combine and Serve
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, apple slices, crumbled feta, walnuts, and red onion.
- Drizzle with the honey-mustard dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional lemon juice as desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use fresh organic ingredients and consider personalizing the salad with additional ingredients like dried cranberries or fresh herbs. If making ahead, store salad components separately to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g
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