Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring fresh spinach, crisp apples, crunchy pecans, sweet cranberries, and creamy goat cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 large apple, sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh spinach and sliced apples.
- Add the toasted pecans and dried cranberries to the bowl.
- Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- For a vegan option, omit the goat cheese.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg