Apple, Walnut, Cranberry, and Spinach Salad
The wonderful combination of fruit and nuts makes this salad perfect any time of year. The dressing can be used for any salad or as a marinade for chicken or vegetables.
Difficulty: Easy
Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp. ground mustard
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 bag (6 oz.) organic baby spinach
- 2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
- 2 Tbsp. dried cranberries
- 1 medium Fuji apple, cored and chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese
Directions
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. You can also pour into a small, airtight container and shake vigorously.
- In a large bowl, mix the salad ingredients. Add the dressing and toss before serving.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 440 |
| Total Fat | 36g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Cholesterol | 15mg |
| Sodium | 790mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Sugars | 15g |
| Protein | 5g |
Recipe Information
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp. ground mustard
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 bag (6 oz.) organic baby spinach
- 2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
- 2 Tbsp. dried cranberries
- 1 medium Fuji apple, cored and chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese
Directions
- Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. You can also pour into a small, airtight container and shake vigorously.
- In a large bowl, mix the salad ingredients. Add the dressing and toss before serving.
Nutrition Information
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 440 |
| Total Fat | 36g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Cholesterol | 15mg |
| Sodium | 790mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Sugars | 15g |
| Protein | 5g |