Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad Recipe
Looking for a light and refreshing salad that’s packed with flavor? This Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad is the perfect choice! It’s delicious with a creamy dressing or a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. This recipe is ideal for a quick lunch, a side dish, or even a delightful appetizer for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day.
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Why You’ll Love This Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad
After indulging in holiday treats, it’s always a pleasure to turn to healthier options. This apple-cranberry spinach salad is a fantastic way to enjoy delicious flavors while keeping things light. It’s also incredibly versatile – enjoy it now or consider it as a refreshing appetizer or side dish for Valentine’s Day. It’s a great recipe for you and your significant other to make together.
The best part? It’s not overly complicated to make, yet the flavors are simply incredible!
This salad pairs well with various dressings. A creamy dressing or a classic balsamic vinaigrette are excellent choices.
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Apple-Cranberry Spinach Salad Recipe
By Jamie Sherman
A lighter and refreshing apple-cranberry spinach salad recipe! Delicious with a creamy dressing or a balsamic vinaigrette.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- 1 medium red apple, diced into bite-sized pieces
- Creamy or Healthier Balsamic Vinaigrette, for dressing
Instructions
- Add the spinach to a salad mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Using a food processor, pulse the fresh cranberries a few times to finely dice them. Add the cranberries and diced apple in the same bowl as the spinach. Coat with your favorite dressing.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 91 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
- Sodium: 113 mg
- Potassium: 908 mg
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sugar: 11 g
- Vitamin A: 13356 IU
- Vitamin C: 48 mg
- Calcium: 148 mg
- Iron: 4 mg
Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.