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Apple Spinach Salad

This vibrant Apple Spinach Salad combines the tartness of apples, creaminess of feta, and crunch of pistachios, all drizzled with a honey-mustard lemon dressing for a refreshing and nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups fresh spinach leaves Rinse and pat dry.
  • 1 medium apple, thinly sliced Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended.
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled Add more or less to your taste.
  • ¼ cup pistachios, chopped Or leave whole.
Dressing Ingredients
  • ¼ cup olive oil Extra virgin recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 juice of 1 lemon Add more if desired.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust for personal preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the fresh spinach leaves under cool water, pat dry, and place in a large salad bowl.
  2. Thinly slice the apple and toss the slices with a sprinkle of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Assembly
  1. Add the sliced apples, crumbled feta, and chopped pistachios to the bowl of spinach.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors mingle.

Notes

For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp. If you're not a fan of pistachios, feel free to substitute them with walnuts or almonds. Should the dressing be too thick, a splash more lemon juice or warm water can loosen it up.