Baby Spinach Salad With Strawberries and Green Apple
Baby spinach is a delicate green that has a mild flavor and a soft, tender texture. It’s perfect for salads because it doesn’t wilt or break down as easily as other greens. The dry strawberries and crunchy green apple in this salad add a sweet and sour note, while the candied pecans add a nice crunchy texture. The dressing is made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard for a slightly acidic finish.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups Baby Spinach baby swiss chard is amazing too
- 1 cup Candied Pecans walnuts are ok too
- 2 com Granny Smith Apples
- 1 cup Dry Strawberries
- ¼ cup Vegan Feta Cheese optional
Dressing
- ¼ cup Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Honey
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- ½ tsp Himalayan Black Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Combine the spinach, candied pecans, diced Granny Smith apples, and dried strawberries in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the salad dressing in a separate small bowl by whisking or stirring together the honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Dress the salad with the salad dressing. Stir everything together and serve right away. Optionally sprinkle with feta cheese crumbles
Notes
Spinach is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, and is an excellent source of fiber. It is also a good source of iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Pecans, also known as American walnuts, are an excellent source of unsaturated fats and are also a good source of copper, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin E.