Spinach Apple Salad (Easy & Delicious!)
This spinach apple salad features crisp apples, tender greens, and maple-glazed walnuts in a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s simple and goes with many different meals!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Glazed Walnuts or Glazed Pecans (or toasted walnuts or toasted pecans*)
- 1 recipe Best Balsamic Dressing
- 1 crisp tart apple (like Pink Lady or Honeycrisp)
- 1 ripe pear (optional)
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves
- 3 cups baby mixed greens
Instructions
- Make the Glazed Walnuts or Glazed Pecans. (While they cook, prep the rest of the salad. Or, you can make these ahead!)
- Make the Best Balsamic Dressing.
- Core the apple and pear, cut them into thin slices.
- Place the greens on serving plates and top with apples, pears, and walnuts. Pour over the dressing and serve. (Pro tip: Dress it up by adding cubed Manchego cheese!)
Notes
*If you have the time, it’s worth making a batch of Candied Pecans or Candied Walnuts!
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/spinach-pear-and-apple-pecan-salad/
