↑This spinach salad is the perfect complement to any meal and any occasion!
Cool and crisp spinach and sweet fruit make this salad taste fresh and delicious!
What To Put In A Spinach Salad
There are countless ways of making a spinach salad. You can toss it with chicken, eggs, bacon, and turkey for a sort of cobb salad variation or top it with strawberries and goat cheese for a classic spin.
You can wilt the spinach or serve it with warm dressing (similar to this wilted kale salad). Spinach is a sturdy green that can handle almost anything you decide to throw at it.
How To Make Spinach Salad
This version that I’m sharing with you today is a little sweet, a little savory, and a little tangy. It has something for everyone which is why it is a great companion for any meal and any occasion.
For the salad, I like to use fresh baby spinach. In a medium bowl, toss to combine the baby spinach and thinly sliced apples (I used Fuji because I love their crisp, sweet flavor) along with your favorite brand of dried cherries -although any dried fruit would work.
I also added walnuts to this recipe because of their meaty crunch and health benefits. Crumbled bacon adds a salty element to this salad.
A simple homemade honey mustard vinaigrette is drizzled over top just before serving.
Spinach Salad Substitutions:
Pears, strawberries, and blueberries can easily be used in place of the apples.
Dried cranberries can be used in place of the dried cherries.
Prosciutto is a natural substitute for bacon. But you could also use chopped salami, pepperoni, grilled chicken or even hard-boiled eggs. You can certainly use bacon bits if you have them on hand.
Use your favorite nut for the walnuts (or omit them).
A balsamic vinaigrette can be used in place of the honey mustard, as can a red wine and olive oil vinaigrette. A warm bacon dressing would be delicious!
Feta, blue cheese or goat cheese would be a welcome addition to this salad.
Shallots and red onions may also be added.
What To Serve With Spinach Salad
As I mentioned above, this salad is a great side for any meal. This spinach salad recipe is easy, quick, satisfying and works for any occasion and any season. This salad is a great healthy way to nourish your body!
Serve this easy salad with balsamic chicken, oven roasted pork tenderloin, Skillet Beef and Noodles Recipe, Shrimp Alfredo or Roasted Chicken Recipe.
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Easy Spinach Salad
This spinach salad is the perfect compliment to any meal and any occasion!
Cool and crisp spinach and sweet fruit make this salad taste fresh and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of spinach
- 1 Fuji apple sliced
- ½ cup dried cherries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place washed and dried spinach in a bowl,
- Top spinach with apples, cherries, walnuts, and bacon
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard and honey; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour dressing over salad just before serving; toss to coat.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 324Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 22gCholesterol 9mgSodium 358mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 3gSugar 11gProtein 7g
Tom Nelson says
Your ingredient list needs editing. It’s 1/2 CUP dried cherries and 3 SLICES (not sliced) of bacon.
Tanya Schroeder says
Thank you!