Name: Apple Spinach Salad with Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup olive oil; 0.25 cup white or regular balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 4 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 medium green-skinned apple (such as Granny Smith), cored and sliced; 0.25 cup thin wedges red onion; 2 tablespoons snipped dried tart red cherries; 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese or blue cheese

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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 2, 2020

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup white or regular balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
¼ teaspoon salt

Salad

4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 medium green-skinned apple (such as Granny Smith), cored and sliced
¼ cup thin wedges red onion
2 tablespoons snipped dried tart red cherries
½ cup crumbled feta cheese or blue cheese (Optional)

Directions

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

97	Calories
6g	Fat
11g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 97
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g	4%
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Vitamin A 2958IU	59%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Folate 62mcg	16%
Sodium 96mg	4%
Calcium 38mg	3%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 27mg	6%
Potassium 248mg	5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.