Apple Walnut Spinach Salad

Name: Apple Walnut Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups baby spinach; 2 medium crisp apples; 0.75 cup walnut halves; 0.5 cup dried cranberries; 4 ounces goat cheese; 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

A crisp fall salad of tender spinach, crunchy apples and walnuts, tart dried cranberries, creamy goat cheese, and a bright maple-Dijon vinaigrette.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 0 min · Yield: 4 · Method: No-Cook

Ingredients

8 cups baby spinach
2 medium crisp apples
0.75 cup walnut halves
0.5 cup dried cranberries
4 ounces goat cheese
0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and slightly thickened. (about 2 min)
Place the spinach in a large salad bowl. Core and thinly slice the apples, then add them with the walnuts and dried cranberries. (about 5 min)
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently until the spinach is lightly coated. Serve immediately. (about 3 min)