Apple Spinach Salad
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Apple Spinach Salad
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This vibrant apple spinach salad combines sweet cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette for a quick, nutritious side dish perfect for busy family dinners and holiday gatherings.
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Ingredients
For the Spinach and Apple Salad
- 10 ounces baby spinach 1 package
- 6 ounces dried cranberries 1 small package
- ⅔ cup sunflower seeds
- 2 apple medium, sliced thin
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 shallot minced, see note
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Spinach and Apple Salad
- Toss all ingredients together.
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
- Combine all ingredients in a mason jar and shake well to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Dress salad lightly and serve remaining dressing with the meal for guests to dress as they please.
Notes
- The shallot can be substituted with ¼ cup minced onion.
- Invest in a high-quality balsamic vinegar for the dressing. Since it's the star flavor, the better your vinegar, the more impressive your salad will taste.
- Lightly dress the salad before bringing it to the table, then offer extra dressing on the side. This ensures everyone gets a perfectly dressed salad according to their preference.
- To prevent sliced apples from browning, toss them in a bit of lemon juice before adding them to the salad. This keeps them looking fresh throughout the meal.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
554kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Sodium
80mg
(3%)
Potassium
635mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
6659IU
(133%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 635mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 6659IU | 133% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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