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    Apple Walnut Spinach Salad

    Published: Mar 8, 2022 by Aqueena · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    This simple apple walnut spinach salad is quick and easy to throw together with a homemade vinaigrette. The salad has just 6 common fridge and pantry ingredients so its a good recipe to have on hand for any occasion.

    An oval plate with apple walnut spinach salad served on it

    Salad Ingredients

    • Spinach
    • Apple
    • Walnuts
    • Cranberries (Dried)
    • Red Onion
    • Feta Cheese
    ingredients for apple walnut spinach salad.  (feta, walnuts, cranberries, spinach apple.

    Dressing Ingredients

    • Olive Oil
    • Red Wine Vinegar
    • Maple Syrup
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Cinnamon (Optional)
    ingredients for a salad dressing. Olive oil, red wine vinegar, cinnamon, mapple syrup, salt and pepper. Red Onion

    How to Make Apple Walnut Spinach Salad

    1. Slice the Apples and Onion.
    2. Mix Spinach with other salad ingredients
    3. Combine dressing ingredients
    4. Toss Salad with vinaigrette.
    closeup photo of apple walnut spinach salad on a plate

    FAQ about Apple Walnut Spinach Salad

    Can I make this ahead of time?

    If you want to make this ahead of time, I would mix the onions and apple together with the dressing in a separate bowl from the greens, cheese, walnuts and cranberries. Once ready to assemble mix the two bowls together. Spinach can hold up to vinaigrette for quite some time but the crunchiness of the nuts and crispness of the spinach is at its best when freshly dressed. The vinaigrette will keep the apple from browning.

    What Protein is best in Apple Walnut Salad?

    My favourite is a simple Roasted Chicken Breast.

    Can I use a different lettuce?

    Yes! Try Arugula or Mixed Greens

    What can I use instead of Maple Syrup?

    Honey or Agave Syrup.

    What can I use instead of feta?

    Blue Cheese (Gorgonzola or Cabrales)

    What can I use instead of Cranberries?

    Raisins

    What is the best type of apples to use?

    Ambrosia, Honey Crisp.

    What can I use instead of red wine vinegar?

    Apple cider vinegar. Or a 50:50 mix of red wine and white vinegar.

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    An oval plate with apple walnut spinach salad served on it

    Apple Walnut Spinach Salad

    A simple salad with perfectly paired flavours and textures. This salad is good as a side dish for the holiday table - or any table!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American, Canadian
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 252 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Salad

    • 4 Cups Baby Spinach Tightly Packed
    • 1 Large Apple Cored and Thinly Sliced (Honey Crisp or Ambrosia)
    • ½ Cup Walnuts Crushed
    • ¼ Cup Dried Cranberries
    • ¼ Red Onion Thinly Sliced
    • 2 Tablespoons Feta Cheese Crumbled

    Vinaigrette

    • 2 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
    • 2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt
    • ⅛ Teaspoon Pepper
    • Pinch Cinnamon (about 1/16 of a tsp) just a hint of it. A little goes a long way.

    Instructions
     

    Salad

    • Wash, Core and Thinly Slice the apple. Crumble the Feta. Thinly Slice the Red Onion and Crush the walnuts.
    • Mix the Toppings with the Spinach in a large bowl.

    Vinaigrette

    • Combine all of the ingredients and whisk vigorously to combine.

    Combine

    • Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to combine. Serve Immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2882IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg
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