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Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad

Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad with Apple and Feta Recipe

This Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad is a colorful mix of fresh spinach, sweet apples, and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 297
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 3-4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 medium honey crisp apple thinly sliced or chopped
  • ¼-⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup crumbled feta
  • 3 TBSP chopped candied pecans
Dressing
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 TBSP red wine vinegar
  • 1 TBSP pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mason jar
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Dressing
  1. Combine dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shake well or whisk together in a bowl until emulsified.
Prepare the Salad
  1. Thinly slice or chop the apple into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Add spinach to a large bowl and add half the dressing, mixing well to coat.
  3. Add apples, feta, dried cranberries, and candied pecans to the bowl.
  4. Toss to combine, adding extra of any ingredient or seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve with remaining dressing and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSodium: 437mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17g

Notes

Feel free to customize with seasonal fruits or proteins to make this salad your own.

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