Spinach Salad

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. 1

   Prepare the Spinach – Rinse the spinach under cool water. Dry the leaves in a salad spinner.

2. 2

   Make 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. 3

   Dress the Spinach – Add the spinach to a large serving bowl. Drizzle on ¼ cup of the dressing, and toss to coat.

4. 4

   Assemble the Salad – Top the spinach with apples, onions, pecans, cranberries, and goat cheese.

5. 5

   To Serve – Serve the spinach salad with extra dressing on the side.