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Prep Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:8Yield:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:8Yield:8 servings
Prep Time:15 mins
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:15 mins
Total Time:
Servings:8
Servings:
8
Yield:8 servings
Yield:
8 servings
Jump to Nutrition Facts
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Ingredients
3tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
4teaspoonsspicy brown mustard
4teaspoonspure maple syrup
1tablespoonminced shallot (from 1 small shallot)
½teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonblack pepper
3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
2largePink Lady apples, thinly sliced
½cupsweetened dried cranberries
½cupchopped toasted pecans, divided
2 ½ouncessemi-soft goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
Directions
Whisk together vinegar, mustard, syrup, shallot, salt and pepper in a small bowl; slowly whisk in olive oil until completely blended.
Toss together spinach, apples, dried cranberries, half of the pecans and dressing in a large bowl. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with goat cheese and remaining pecans. Serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Spinachis one of those dark leafy greens that we’re supposed to be including more of in our diet. It is loaded with vitamin K, vitamin A, folate and vitamin C. These combined with other plant compounds found in spinach offer a nutritional wallop that protects your vision, skin, bones and blood pressure.
As the old saying goes, an apple a day may indeed keep the doctor away. While apples are about 85% water, they contain some very powerful antioxidants, as well as fiber. Apples are also considered low glycemic, so they’re a great snack when paired with protein orhealthy fatsfor those who have to watch their blood sugars.The plant compounds in apples help protect your heart and brainand have been associated with reduced risk of cancer and Type 2 diabetes.
Yes! This recipe is suitable for those who need to avoid gluten.
Yes, you can! We use Pink Lady apples for their sweet, tart flavor and crisp texture, but feel free to use othervarieties of apples. Try apples that work best for salads, such as Fuji, Gala or Honeycrisp.
If you prefer, you can use crumbled feta or blue cheese as a substitute.Gorgonzolais an Italian blue cheese with a creamy, rich flavor that would work well in the salad.
Enjoy this salad as a meal on its own or topped withroasted chicken,roasted chickpeasorcrispy tofu.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2019
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)214Calories13gFat22gCarbs4gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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