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Winter Salad ? Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Walnuts

Winter Salad Recipe: Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Walnuts

This Winter Salad ? Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Walnuts is a festive dish brimming with flavors and textures.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 337

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup granny smith apple, sliced thin
  • 1 cup toffee pecans
  • ? cup dried cranberries
  • ? cup gorgonzola cheese
Dressing Ingredients
  • ? cup red wine vinegar
  • ? cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • ? teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • ? teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • separate bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and slice the granny smith apple.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the baby spinach leaves, dried cranberries, toffee pecans, granny smith apple, and gorgonzola cheese. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Slowly add the olive oil to the vinegar mixture and whisk until well combined.
  5. Just before serving, mix the dressing with the salad ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSodium: 239mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12g

Notes

This salad is perfect for winter gatherings and is easily customizable with other nuts or cheeses.

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