Spinach Apple Salad with Goat Cheese

Spinach Apple Salad with Goat Cheese

When you want a salad, but not just any salad. This one is just a little bit fancy, and so delicious.

Serves 4

• 1⁄2 c Spiced Bourbon Pecans (or toasted pecans or walnuts)

• 1 recipe Favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe below)

• 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

• 3-4 oz crumbled goat cheese (or feta)

• 6 c baby spinach leaves, or a mix of spinach and power greens, washed and dried

Make vinaigrette.

Place greens in a salad bowl or on individual plates for serving. Top with apples, pecans, and goat cheese. Pour on the vinaigrette and toss. Serve.

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Favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette

Add a teaspoon or two of honey or maple syrup if you like a little more sweetness.

Makes about 1⁄2 cup

• 1 T Dijon mustard

• 2 T balsamic vinegar

• 6 T extra virgin olive oil

• 1⁄2 t kosher salt

• 1⁄4 t pepper

In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly.

Or, add all ingredients to a mason jar and shake vigorously.

Vinaigrette can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.