Apple Feta Spinach Salad

This Apple Feta Spinach Salad is crunchy, sweet and tangy with a homemade maple vinaigrette, always a crowd pleaser.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course 15 Minutes or Less

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 242 kcal

Equipment

mason jar
serving bowl

Ingredients

Vegetables and Fruits

5 ounces fresh spinach or spring greens mix
2 small apples, cored and thinly sliced
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced about ½ cup

Nuts and Cheese

½ cup pecan halves, toasted
⅔ cup feta crumbles

Dried Fruits

½ cup dried cranberries

Dressing

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 generous pinch salt
1 generous pinch black pepper

Instructions

Preparation

Optional: Let the red onion soak in an ice water bath for 10 minutes, then squeeze dry with paper towels.
In a large serving bowl add the spinach, thinly sliced apples, red onion, toasted pecans, feta cheese and cranberries.
To a mason jar with a tight fitting lid, add the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Shake well to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Notes

See above notes to prep salad up to 8 hours ahead of time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 226mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20g

Keyword Apple Feta Spinach Salad, Easy, Healthy, quick, salad, Vegetarian

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