spinach apple salad with toasted walnuts

10 Pinches
Bieber, CA
Updated on Sep 14, 2014

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

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make spinach apple salad with toasted walnuts

  • Step 1
    Core the apples and cut into thin slices (about 16 per apple.)
  • Step 2
    Place the spinach in a large bowl; remove long stems and any bruised leaves. Add cherries and half of the apples. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, thyme, lemon zest, salt and pepper,
  • Step 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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