Apple Spinach Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Spinach Salad

• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• Sliced Mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• Salt And Pepper
• Spinach Leaves
• 1 medium apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted

How to Make Apple Spinach Salad

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving bacon grease in the skillet.
2. Add sliced onion and mushrooms to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until onions are softened.
3. Stir in apple cider vinegar and maple syrup. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
4. Season the warm dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
5. In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced apples, and toasted pecans.
6. Pour the warm bacon dressing over the salad.
7. Gently toss to combine and serve immediately. Garnish with crumbled bacon if desired.