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Spinach Salad With Apples, Walnuts And Feta Recipe
Spinach salad with apples, walnuts, and feta is a refreshing and healthy dish that combines the sweetness of apples with the savory flavor of feta cheese and the crunchiness of walnuts.
This baby spinach salad serves a balanced flavor with the sweetness of tart apples and a creamy and salty taste from the feta cheese. Top the salad with additional crunchy toasted walnut, is absolutely flavourful and utterly delicious.
The salad is served perfectly on its own and also goes great with a main dish, such as Chili Lime Grilled Chicken, Garlic Chive Butter Grilled Steak, and Grilled Pork Chops.
Why This Recipe Works?
This salad is easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients. The vinaigrette dressing can be made in advance. Store the dressing in the refrigerator and toss it with the salad right before serving to save more time.
It’s also a healthy and nutritious recipe for any time during the day. Spinach is a nutrient-rich leafy green that is high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Apples and walnuts are also packed with nutrients and provide a good source of fiber.
This beautiful green salad is absolutely appetizing and eyes catching. The combination of green spinach leaves, red apple slices, and white feta cheese makes this salad visually appealing and attractive. It is a great side dish to serve for a dinner party or a family gathering.
Recipe Ingredients
Healthy, homemade spinach salad with apples, walnuts, and feta recipe calls for a few ingredients below:
The ultimate vinaigrette dressing is made with six ingredients:
- Olive oil
- Apple cider vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Honey
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
The salad goes with the following:
- Baby spinach
- Apple
- Feta cheese
- Toasted Walnuts
You may use any fresh, crisp, and tart apple for this recipe, such as Granny Smith, Fuji or Honeycrisp.
Feta cheese substitutions will be goat cheese or blue cheese if you prefer. Just make sure to adjust the amount of salt in the dressing accordingly.
You can toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until they become fragrant and golden brown. You can also toast them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
How To Make Spinach Salad With Apples, Walnuts And Feta?
This easy and quick spinach salad with apples, walnuts, and feta will start with the dressing by whisking together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and ground black pepper.
Next, add baby spinach, apple slices, feta cheese to a bowl and toss them all together with the vinaigrette dressing. And it is finished with extra feta crumbles and toasted walnuts on top for serving.
Cook’s Tips
- Use fresh ingredients, such as green baby spinach and crispy tart apples.
- Toast the walnuts before adding them to the salad will enhance a nutty flavor and give them a nice crunch.
- Choose a good-quality feta cheese that is creamy, tangy, and crumbly. This will add a deep creaminess and saltiness to the salad.
- Toss the salad with the dressing right before serving to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the salad in advance?
You can prepare the ingredients in advance, but it’s best to toss the salad with the dressing just before serving to prevent the spinach from becoming soggy.
How do I store leftover salad?
Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Keep the dressing separate and add it just before serving.
How Many Calories Per Serving?
This recipe has 312 calories per serving.
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Spinach Salad With Apples, Walnuts And Feta
Ingredients
Vinaigrette Sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salad
- 5 ounces 1 bag of baby spinach
- 1 large tart apple (sliced )
- 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled )
- 1/2 cup walnuts (toasted and chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the salad dressing by whisking together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, add spinach, apple slice, feta cheese and walnut in a bowl, stir in the vinaigrette dressing and toss well with a spoon. Serve immediately with additional feta cheese and walnuts on top.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients, such as green baby spinach and crispy tart apples.
- Toast the walnuts before adding them to the salad will enhance a nutty flavor and give them a nice crunch.
- Choose a good-quality feta cheese that is creamy, tangy and crumbly. This will add a deep creaminess and saltiness to the salad.
- Toss the salad with the dressing right before serving to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.