Apple Spinach Salad with Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette

This light and quick homemade dressing recipe is perfect for drizzling over most any tossed salad, and it works great on this apple spinach salad.

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Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Recipe Summary

total:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette
Salad

Directions

  • To prepare vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar, combine oil, vinegar, thyme, mustard and salt. Cover; shake well to mix.

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  • To prepare salad: In a large bowl, toss together spinach, apple, onion, and dried cherries. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette (reserve the rest for another use). Toss gently to coat. If desired, top individual servings with cheese.

Tips

Tips: To make ahead, prepare the vinaigrette as directed. Cover and chill for up to 1 week.

You can substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (crushed) for 2 teaspoons fresh.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 cup
Per Serving:
97 calories; protein 2g; carbohydrates 11.4g; dietary fiber 1.9g; sugars 6.6g; fat 5.6g; saturated fat 0.8g; vitamin a iu 2957.7IU; vitamin c 11.2mg; folate 62mcg; calcium 37.5mg; iron 1mg; magnesium 27.1mg; potassium 247.7mg; sodium 95.7mg.
Exchanges:

1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 1 fat
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