Ingredients for California Apple Spinach Salad
- 1 medium apple
- 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 5 ounces mixed lettuce
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- crumbled feta cheese (for topping, optional)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Garlic
- Sugar
- Dried Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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How to Make California Apple Spinach Salad
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- While the dressing chills, thinly slice 1 medium apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms, and 1/4 cup red onion. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together 5 ounces baby spinach, 5 ounces mixed lettuce (such as romaine and butter lettuce), and 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled.
- Add the sliced apples, mushrooms, and red onion to the bowl.
- Pour the chilled dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Be careful not to over-toss, as this can bruise the lettuce.
- Serve immediately, topped with your favorite cheese (e.g., crumbled feta or goat cheese).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
12g
Fat
18g
Carbs
1g
