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Spinach Spring Salad Mix and Apples

Spinach and Apple Salad

Spring mix and spinach make a great base to top with apples, raisins, and nuts in this spinach apple salad with a tangy sweet vinaigrette.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients 

Salad Ingredients

  • 4 ounces baby spinach leaves or 2 large handfuls
  • 4 ounces spring mix lettuces or 2 large handfuls
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ¾ cup sliced almonds toasted
  • 3 medium granny smith apples but into very thin slices

Honey Cider Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • tablespoons finely minced yellow onion
  • tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ¾ cup light flavor olive oil

Instructions

Dressing Instructions

  • In a small glass bowl, warm the honey and the vinegar in the microwave. Stir together until the honey dissolves. Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, onion, parsley, and oil in the pitcher of an electric blender.
  • Add the honey mixture and blend until thoroughly combined. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Salad Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds until they are fragrant and browned. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl or on a platter, combine the spinach, lettuces, raisins, almonds, and apple slices. Lightly drizzle the salad with approximately half of the prepared dressing just before serving. Store the remaining dressing in the refrigerator.

Notes

To prepare this advance: I recommend treating the apples to avoid browning. As you are slicing them, place them directly into a small bowl filled with 2 cups of cold water and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. Soak them for about 5 minutes and then drain. Blot dry with a cloth or paper towels.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal · Carbohydrates: 24g · Protein: 3g · Fat: 33g · Saturated Fat: 4g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g · Monounsaturated Fat: 19g · Trans Fat: 0.02g · Cholesterol: 4mg · Sodium: 109mg · Potassium: 340mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 7g · Vitamin A: 2450IU · Vitamin C: 7mg · Calcium: 52mg · Iron: 2mg
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