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Apple Spinach Salad Recipe

This vibrant Apple Spinach Salad is a delightful combination of sweet and savory! Crisp apples and tender spinach are tossed in a warm bacon dressing with a hint of maple and apple cider vinegar. A quick and easy recipe perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying side dish. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 335.6 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Spinach Salad

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 medium apples, cored and sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

90g

Fat

21g

Carbs

10g

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