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Spinach Apple Salad
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Spinach Apple Salad

With a tasty combination of ingredients, this Spinach Apple Salad is easy to make and healthy too! It’s a great recipe to add to your folder.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Passive Time0 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: International, North American
Keyword Gluten Free, Healthy, Low Sodium/No Sodium, Meatless, Quick & Easy, St. Patrick's Day

Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE

  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil tips & tricks
  • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
  • freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste

SALAD

  • 1 large apple such as Royal Gala, washed, cored and cubed
  • 3 to 4 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice, or as needed and divided tips & tricks
  • 1 large avocado, stone removed, peeled and cubed tips & tricks
  • 6 oz. baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese (substitute feta cheese), crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onions, finely chopped tips & tricks
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped

Directions

  • In a small container, combine all the vinaigrette ingredients. Place the lid and shake vigorously until well blended. Transfer to the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.
  • Place apple and avocado cubes in two different bowls before drizzling lemon juice; toss to coat.
  • To assemble the salad…
    In a large bowl, add baby spinach, apple and avocado cubes, Cotija cheese, red onions and toasted walnuts. Gently toss the ingredients until nicely mixed.
  • Shake vinaigrette before pouring over the salad. Serve immediately.