Apple Spinach Salad
Plate it up! Project
County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Kentucky, Dietetics and Human Nutrition Students
Ingredients
5 ounces fresh spinach
4 large Gala apples
2 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese
shredded
½ cup slivered almonds
toasted (see directions below)
½ cup golden raisins
Dressing:
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
Directions
Wash and Dry fresh spinach. Tear into small pieces. Core and chop apples into bite sized pieces. Do not peel. Mix together spinach, apples, cheese, almonds and raisins. In a small bowl, stir together dressing ingredients and pour over salad mixture. Toss and serve.
To toast almonds: Spread almonds evenly into a small saute pan, over medium high heat for about 30 seconds, stir. Continue to heat almonds for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring often for even browning. Remove from heat when almonds are fragrant and turning golden brown around the edges. Immediately pour almonds into a dish to cool.
Nutrition Facts
150 calories6 g fat
1.5 g saturated fat
5 mg cholesterol
50 mg sodium
22 g carbohydrate
3 g fiber
17 g sugar
3 g protein