Best 11 Quick Apple Spinach Salad Recipes

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There's nothing quite like the satisfying crunch of a crisp apple paired with the earthy taste of spinach in a salad. If you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that's packed with flavor, a quick apple spinach salad is the perfect choice. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, this salad is a great way to add some extra nutrients to your meal. Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking for a light and healthy dish, this flavorful salad is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE-SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups baby spinach leaves
2 apples, sliced
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup toasted PLANTERS Pecans, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Light House Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • TOSS spinach with apples, celery and pecans in large bowl.
  • ADD dressing; mix lightly.

CHOPPED SPINACH APPLE SALAD



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Chopped spinach and romaine salad with crisp apples, bacon, pecans, cranberries, and goat cheese. It's the perfect salad to take to work or to serve alongside dinner.

Provided by Katya

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups chopped spinach, packed
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, packed
1 large apple, such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady, cored and chopped
5 strips cooked bacon
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1-2 Tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Combine the spinach, romaine lettuce, apples, bacon, pecans, cranberries, and goat cheese. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Sugar 13 g, Sodium 224.4 mg, Fat 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 6.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg

APPLE SPINACH SALAD



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This classic apple spinach salad is easy to make with fresh ingredients, tossed with a quick apple cider vinaigrette, and easy to customize with your favorite add-ins.

Provided by Ali

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 ounces fresh baby spinach
2 small apples, cored and thinly sliced
half of a small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, peeled and minced
a generous pinch of salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients together in a bowl and whisk vigorously (or shake them together in a mason jar) to combine.
  • Add spinach, apples, red onion, walnuts, dried cranberries, and half of the goat cheese to a large bowl. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining goat cheese, and enjoy!

APPLE SPINACH SALAD



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Apple, onion and bacon flavor this crunchy salad from Roberta Ashcraft of Twin Falls, Idaho. "After eating a similar salad at a restaurant, I concocted my own version," Roberta relates. "The dressing gets its zip from chili powder and hot pepper sauce."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh spinach, torn
1 medium apple, chopped
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 red onion slices, separated into rings
2 tablespoons chopped nuts
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the spinach, apple, bacon, onion and nuts. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK APPLE SPINACH SALAD



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This is an eye-catching addition to the table because the red apple contrasts nicely with the green spinach. The versatile dressing would taste great with any salad greens and toppings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons white vinegar
4 to 5 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn fresh spinach
1 small red apple, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, celery salt and pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes; whisk until sugar is dissolved. , In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach and apple. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

SPINACH AND GREEN APPLE SALAD



Spinach and Green Apple Salad image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings, serving size is 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 5 cups lightly packed)
1 Granny Smith apple
1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted in a dry skillet over a medium-high flame until fragrant, about 2 minutes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss the spinach with the dressing until evenly coated then divide the spinach among 4 serving plates.
  • Core the apple and slice it into matchsticks. Sprinkle a quarter of the apple pieces on top of each salad. Follow with the walnut pieces. Serve immediately.

SKINNY TANGY SPINACH AND APPLE SALAD



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Fresh spinach, crisp apples and feta cheese come together in this great tasting salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 medium green-skin apple (such as Granny Smith), cored and sliced
1/4 cup thin wedges red onion
2 tablespoons snipped dried tart red cherries
1/2 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar or regular balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss together spinach, apple, red onion, and dried cherries. Drizzle with Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat. Top individual servings with cheese.
  • Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar combine 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar or regular balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard; and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover; shake well to mix. Chill for up to 1 week. Shake before serving. Makes 2/3 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY AND AWESOME SPINACH SALAD



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This is a very easy spinach salad to make. The dressing has some unusual ingredients but is very delicious. I never have leftovers at potlucks when I take this salad.

Provided by Lady Scrapalot

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bacon, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach, stems removed
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place the bacon into a skillet over medium heat, and cook until browned and crisp, turning often, about 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to absorb excess grease. Crumble the bacon when cool.
  • Place the spinach into a large salad bowl, and sprinkle with the bacon, hard-cooked eggs, and onion. Gently toss the salad.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, ketchup, vegetable oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

SPINACH-APPLE SALAD



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Five ingredients, 2 steps and 10 minutes-all you need to make this sensational salad!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bag (8 to 10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
1 unpeeled tart red apple, sliced
1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Toss spinach, apple slices and bacon flavor bits in large salad bowl.
  • Mix mayonnaise and orange juice concentrate; serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg

SPINACH AND APPLE SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces fresh spinach
1 small tart apple
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash spinach and remove tough stems. Break spinach into bite-size pieces.
  • Wash apple and cut into thin strips, leaving peel on.
  • In a serving bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice and vinegar; add the spinach and apple, and mix thoroughly to coat well. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 46 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

BACON, APPLE, AND SPINACH SALAD



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From the My Great Recipes collection. The discription reads: "Quick and delicious, this interesting combination of crunch ingredients makes an appealing salad to serve with a sandwich or with a meal."

Provided by SuzV2796

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon, cooked crisp
1 lb fresh spinach leaves, washed & stems removed
1 apple, unpeeled, cored and sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup salted sunflower seeds or 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup salad oil

Steps:

  • Crumble bacon. Toss with spinach, apples, and onions in salad bowl.
  • In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in the oil until well blended.
  • Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad, tossing well. Sprinkle with nuts.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of greens. Experiment with different types of leafy greens such as baby spinach, arugula, kale, or romaine lettuce to add texture and flavor to your salad.
  • Choose crisp apples. For the best flavor and texture, select crisp apple varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • Thinly slice the apples. This will help them blend well with the other ingredients and make them easier to eat.
  • Toast the nuts. Toasting nuts enhances their flavor and adds a nice crunchy texture to the salad.
  • Use a light dressing. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good choice for this salad, as it allows the flavors of the other ingredients to shine through.
  • Serve immediately. This salad is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it as soon as possible after making it.

Conclusion:

This quick apple spinach salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy fresh produce. It's packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and it's a great source of fiber. The combination of sweet apples, tangy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and creamy avocado is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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