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spinach apple salad with toasted walnuts

Recipe by
Sara Edson
Bieber, CA

I love this combination of flavors! This recipe is courtesy of Opal Apples.

yield 4 serving(s)
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For spinach apple salad with toasted walnuts

  • 2
    apples
  • 5 oz
    baby spinach
  • 1/3 c
    dried tart cherries
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 Tbsp
    white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp crushed dried thyme)
  • 1 tsp
    lemon zest
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 c
    goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts, chopped and toasted

How To Make spinach apple salad with toasted walnuts

  • 1
    Core the apples and cut into thin slices (about 16 per apple.)
  • 2
    Place the spinach in a large bowl; remove long stems and any bruised leaves. Add cherries and half of the apples. Set aside.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper,
  • 4
    Toss the spinach, apples and cherries with just enough dressing to coat. Top with remaining sliced apples, goat cheese and walnuts.
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