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Winter Salad – Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Walnuts

Delicious Winter Salad with Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola & Walnuts

This vibrant winter salad combines spinach, apple, gorgonzola, and candied walnuts for a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 98
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 honeycrisp apple, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup mandarin orange
  • 1/4 cup candied pecans
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup champagne vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt

Equipment

  • whisk
  • salad bowl
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. To a small bowl add garlic clove, champagne vinegar, olive oil, fresh thyme, mustard, honey, and salt. Whisk together until combined. Set aside.
  2. To a large salad bowl add spinach, honeycrisp apple, red onion, mandarin orange, pecans, pomegranate seeds, and gorgonzola.
  3. Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything.
  4. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a different flavor profile, you can swap the honeycrisp apple with a crunchy pear, or switch gorgonzola for feta or goat cheese. Add grilled chicken for a heartier option.

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