Apple Feta Spinach Salad

A refreshing Apple Feta Spinach Salad packed with flavor and nutrition.

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Prep Time 15

Soaking Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 242 kcal

Equipment

Large serving bowl
Mason Jar

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

5 ounces fresh spinach or spring greens mix
2 small apples cored and thinly sliced
0.25 of a red onion red onion thinly sliced (about ½ cup)
0.5 cup pecan halves toasted
⅔ cup feta crumbles
0.5 cup dried cranberries

Dressing Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
a generous pinch salt and black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Instructions

Optional: Let the red onion soak in an ice water bath for 10 minutes, then squeeze dry with paper towels.
In a large serving bowl add the spinach, thinly sliced apples, red onion, toasted pecans, feta cheese and cranberries.
To a mason jar with a tight fitting lid, add the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Shake well to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Notes

See above notes to prep salad up to 8 hours ahead of time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 226mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20g

Keyword Apple Salad, Easy Salad, Feta Salad, Healthy Salad, Spinach Salad, Vegetarian Salad

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