Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Simple Spinach Salad with Apples & Pecans. Crisp spinach leaves, sweet apple slices, and crunchy toasted pecans come together in a delightful medley that’s drizzled with a zesty dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or light meal, this salad is quick to prepare and bursting with vibrant colors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach (washed and dried)
- 1 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple (sliced)
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly.
- Slice the apple into thin wedges, keeping the skin on for added texture.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced apples, toasted pecans, and red onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or transfer to plates for an impressive presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg