Apple Pecan and Spinach Salad

Name: Apple Pecan and Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 cups baby spinach; 2 apples; 4 ounces cheddar; 1 cup pecans; ¼ cup dried cranberries

User Reviews

5.0

6 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
524 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad, Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Apple Pecan and Spinach Salad

Deacon Rivera

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This Apple Pecan Salad with maple vinaigrette is delightfully sweet with savory cubes of cheddar cheese! Fresh spinach, crisp apples, and crunchy roasted pecans are tossed together to create a delicious cranberry pecan salad that is vegetarian and healthy.

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Ingredients

Servings

Maple Vinaigrette

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon juiced and zested
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste

Salad Base

6 cups baby spinach packed
2 apples large; cut into medium cubes and drizzled with lemon juice
4 ounces cheddar aged white or yellow; cut into small cubes
1 cup pecans roasted
¼ cup dried cranberries

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Instructions

In a small bowl, put all the ingredients for the dressing. Whisk until emulsified then set aside.
Add the spinach, apple, cheddar cubes, pecans, and cranberries in a large bowl.
Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips
Use any kind of fresh greens instead of spinach such as arugula, spring mix, romaine, etc.
Make this a vegan salad by omitting the cheese.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Prepare the dressing ahead of time and store it in a sealed jar in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Use pears instead of apples.
Instead of cheddar cheese, crumble the salad with goat, feta, or blue cheese.
Use agave nectar or honey instead of maple syrup.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 23g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 548mg (23%) Potassium 550mg (16%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 4576IU (92%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 294mg (29%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	524kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	34g	11%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	41g	63%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	7g	41%
Monounsaturated Fat	23g	115%
Cholesterol	30mg	10%
Sodium	548mg	23%
Potassium	550mg	12%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	22g	44%
Vitamin A	4576IU	92%
Vitamin C	31mg	34%
Calcium	294mg	29%
Iron	3mg	17%