Simple to make, tasty, and so colorful, this Apple Spinach Salad is perfect for any family dinner. It's naturally gluten free and can be dairy free as well if needed. Crisp apples, juicy pomegranates, toasted almonds, savory onion and crumbled feta cheese combine together to make an incredibly good salad. Whether you're looking for something stunning for you holiday table, company, or a delicious family dinner, this salad will be your go-to.
2medium Honeycrisp apples1 pound, thinly sliced or diced
1cuppomegranate arils
3/4cupcrumbled feta cheese3 ounces
Instructions
Make the dressing by adding the balsamic vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, sea salt, and pepper to a bowl. Crush the Herbs d' Provence in your hand before adding them to the bowl along with the garlic.
Next whisk the balsamic together before slowly add the olive oil in a thin steady stream while constantly whisking until completely emulsified. Or shake the dressing together in a tightly sealed mason jar.
To make the candied almonds, toast the sliced almonds over medium-low heat in a 9" cast iron pan, shaking as they cook to make sure they toast evenly.
When the almonds are golden, add the sea salt and maple syrup stirring vigorously to coat. Then remove the nuts from the pan and spread evenly over parchment paper to cool.
Next place the spinach into a large serving bowl. Then top with the red onion, apples, pomegranate arils, and crumbled feta cheese.
Top with the candied almonds and serve with the balsamic dressing on the side.
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Notes
Add 1 pound of grilled chicken or roasted chicken to make this a full dinner salad.For dairy free, paleo, & vegan omit the feta cheese, or sub in your favorite dairy free cheese.