Spinach, Apple, and Pecan Salad

Name: Spinach, Apple, and Pecan Salad
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 large sweet-tart apple, rinsed, cored and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1 pound washed and dried spinach leaves; 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped; shaved parmesan or crumbled blue cheese

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Crisp apple slices, red onion, toasted pecans, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette make this spinach salad a great work lunch or side at dinner.

Serving Size

4
Total Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

Dressing:

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Salad:

1 large sweet-tart apple, rinsed, cored and thinly sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 pound washed and dried spinach leaves
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped

Optional Ingredients

shaved parmesan or crumbled blue cheese

Optional Ingredients:

Directions

In a large serving bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and black pepper until thick and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and vinegar.
Add apple and onion. Toss to coat.
Add spinach and pecans, toss again, and serve. Optional: Top with shaved parmesan or crumbled blue cheese!