Spinach Salad

I love making spinach salad because it's a quick and healthy way to get my daily dose of greens packed with nutrients and flavor.

📝 Ingredients

• 5 ounces baby spinach (washed and dried)
• 1/2 cup sliced Fuji apples (or Honeycrisp, 1/8" thick)
• 1/4 cup sliced red onions (or shallots, 1/8" thick)
• 1/2 cup candied pecans
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare the Spinach – Rinse the spinach under cool water. Dry the leaves in a salad spinner.
2. 2Make the Dressing – In a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until it becomes a lightly thickened emulsified dressing. Season to taste.
3. 3Dress the Spinach – Add the spinach to a large serving bowl. Drizzle on ¼ cup of the dressing, and toss to coat.
4. 4Assemble the Salad – Top the spinach with apples, onions, pecans, cranberries, and goat cheese.
5. 5To Serve – Serve the spinach salad with extra dressing on the side.