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Apple Spinach Salad with Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressing

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A vibrant and nutritious salad combining fresh spinach, sweet apples, and a delightful honey-mustard lemon dressing, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups Fresh spinach
  • 1 large Apple (cored and thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts or pecans (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Feta cheese (optional) Optional
  • 1/4 Red onion (thinly sliced, optional) Optional
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.
  2. Wash and pat dry the fresh spinach.
  3. Slice the apple thinly, keeping the skin on for extra nutrition and color.
  4. Coarsely chop the walnuts or pecans, optionally toasting them for extra flavor.
Combining
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, apple slices, and chopped nuts. Add crumbled feta and sliced red onion if desired.
  2. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, being careful not to bruise the leaves.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or dressing as needed.
  4. Serve immediately for best freshness.

Notes

Fresh ingredients are key for the best taste. Consider adding cooked chicken or quinoa for a more filling meal. This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or salmon.
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