Quinoa Spinach Salad with Apples, Bacon & White Cheddar

For the salad:

• 5 ounces spinach
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 2 cups chopped Honeycrisp apples, about 2 medium apples
• 6 strips cooked bacon, chopped
• 1 cup cubed white cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup Pepitas
• 1/4 cup diced red onion

For the dressing:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper