Apple Feta Spinach Salad
Enjoy this refreshing Apple Feta Spinach Salad topped with homemade maple vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep or quick lunches—try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces fresh spinach or spring greens mix
- 2 small apples (cored and thinly sliced)
- ¼ of a red onion (thinly sliced, about ½ cup)
- ½ cup pecan halves (toasted)
- ⅔ cup feta crumbles
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- A generous pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Optional: Soak the sliced red onion in an ice water bath for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine fresh spinach, apple slices, red onion, toasted pecans, feta cheese, and dried cranberries.
- For the dressing, shake together vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mason jar until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://cookingwhisper.com/apple-feta-spinach-salad/