spinach apple salad

Name: Spinach Apple Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## VINAIGRETTE; 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard; ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste; freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste; ## SALAD; 1 large apple such as Royal Gala, washed, cored and cubed; 3 to 4 tablespoon(s) freshly squeezed lemon juice, or as needed and divided; 1 large avocado, stone removed, peeled and cubed; 6 ounce(s) baby spinach; 1/2 cup(s) Cotija cheese (substitute Feta cheese), crumbled; 1/4 cup(s) red onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup(s) toasted walnuts, roughly chopped

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Sep 9, 2025

With a tasty combination of ingredients, this salad is easy to make and healthy too!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
SALAD
1 large apple such as Royal Gala, washed, cored and cubed
3 to 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or as needed and divided
1 large avocado, stone removed, peeled and cubed
6 ounces baby spinach
1/2 cup Cotija cheese (substitute Feta cheese), crumbled
1/4 cup red onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped

How To Make spinach apple salad

Step 1

In a small container, combine all the vinaigrette ingredients. Place the lid and shake vigorously until well blended. Transfer to the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.

Step 2

Place apple and avocado cubes in two different bowls before drizzling lemon juice; toss to coat.
Step 3

To assemble the salad… In a large bowl, add baby spinach, apple and avocado cubes, Cotija cheese, red onions, and toasted walnuts. Gently toss the ingredients until nicely mixed.
Step 4

Shake vinaigrette before pouring over the salad. Serve immediately.
Step 5

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