Best 10 Spinach And Apple Salad With Crispy Almonds Recipes

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Spinach and apple salad with crispy almonds is a refreshingly sweet yet tangy salad that combines the crispness of fresh spinach, the crunch of crispy almonds, and the sweet and tangy flavor of apples and a zesty dressing. This salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect side dish or light lunch option. With its vibrant colors and nutritional value, this spinach and apple salad is sure to be a hit for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH APPLE SALAD WITH CRISPY ALMONDS



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A simple salad that lets you enjoy your fall harvest of apples. Sweetened with a crunchy punch of lightly toasted almonds.

Provided by Nikki Gladd

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup minced onion
3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3 Tablespoons sugar (, divided)
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper (, to taste)
2 Tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 bag ((10 oz) baby spinach leaves)
2 red-skinned apples (, cored and sliced thin)
1/2 lb Gouda cheese (, sliced in small pieces)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together the onion, vinegars, sesame seeds and paprika. Stir in the 2 Tablespoons sugar. Gradually whisk in the olive oil then season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the almonds and cook until the almonds begin to brown, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Sprinkle the remaining 1 Tablespoon sugar evenly over the almonds and toss until the sugar melts and begins to turn golden, about 2 more minutes. Transfer toasted almonds to a plate to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach leaves and sliced apples. Toss with just enough dressing to coat. Mix in the almonds and cheese. Serve the salad with the remaining dressing separately.
  • Source: Slightly adapted from Epicurious

ALMOND APPLE SPINACH SALAD WITH SUMAC DRESSING



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A fall favorite, this Almond Apple Spinach Salad with Sumac Dressing is one of the easiest, mediterranean diet inspired salad recipes.

Provided by Brynn McDowell at The Domestic Dietitian

Categories     Appetizer     lunch     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-5 cups spinach leaves
2 medium apples (cored and sliced)
1/4 cup almonds (rough chop)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1-2 tbsp sumac (start with one and add more depending on taste)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, dijon mustard, sumac, and lemon juice. Taste and season as needed with salt and pepper. Set aside
  • In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced apples, and chopped onions. Dress with sumac dressing and toss to combine

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.

SPINACH AND APPLE SALAD WITH CRISPY ALMONDS



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Nut     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Apple     Almond     Spinach     Fall     Healthy     Sesame     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup minced onion
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds (about 3 ounces)
1 10- ounce bag ready-to-use spinach leaves
2 medium-size red-skinned apples, quartered, cored, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine onion, cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, sesame seeds and paprika in small bowl. Mix in 2 tablespoons sugar. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add almonds. Stir until almonds begin to color, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over. Stir until sugar melts and begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer almonds to bowl and cool. (Dressing and almonds can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover separately and let stand at room temperature.)
  • Combine spinach and apples in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Mix in almonds. Serve salad, passing any remaining dressing separately.

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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH ALMONDS



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Sugared almonds provide fun crunch in this slightly sweet spinach salad. You can easily double the recipe when entertaining a larger group.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
5 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet, melt sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add almonds; stir to coat. Spread on foil to cool; break apart. In a salad bowl, gently toss the spinach and raspberries., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad. Sprinkle with sugared almonds; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPINACH APPLE SALAD



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Whenever Mom made this salad, it was the first thing on my plate. With spinach, apples, raisins and a light dressing, this beautiful harvest salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. -Darlis Wilfer, Phelps, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 cup diced unpeeled apple
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup raisins
2 cups torn fresh spinach
2 cups torn romaine

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, salt and sugar; mix well. Add apple, onion and raisins; toss lightly to coat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. , Just before serving, combine spinach and romaine in a large salad bowl; add dressing and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

APPLE ALMOND CRUNCH SALAD



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This easy-to-assemble salad combines the great crunch of apples and almonds with the sweetness of golden raisins and the unique texture of feta cheese. The tanginess of the raspberry dressing works really well with the crispy ingredients.

Provided by SKETTYMAKER

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup tart apple, cored and chopped
¼ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup golden raisins
1 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, almonds, feta cheese, apple, red onion and raisins. Toss to blend. Apply salad dressing to individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 610.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

GREEN APPLE CURRIED SPINACH SALAD



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This salad has a unique blend of spinach, green apples, and almonds drizzled with a mango chutney-infused curry dressing. The flavors come together for a wonderful eating experience.

Provided by PTRICK

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch fresh spinach, stemmed and chopped
1 cup whole almonds
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
¼ cup chopped green onion
¾ cup light vegetable oil
¼ cup mango chutney
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine spinach, almonds, apple, and green onion in a bowl.
  • Whisk oil, mango chutney, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, curry powder, sugar, salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper together in a separate bowl; drizzle over spinach mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 347.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-washed spinach and shredded apples.
  • If you don't have toasted almonds, you can toast them yourself by spreading them on a baking sheet and baking them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • For a sweeter salad, use sweeter apples, such as Honeycrisp or Gala. For a tarter salad, use tarter apples, such as Granny Smith or Braeburn.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can use another type of vinegar, such as white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • To make a vegan version of this salad, omit the feta cheese and use a plant-based alternative, such as crumbled tofu or tempeh.

Conclusion:

Spinach and Apple Salad with Crispy Almonds is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is made with fresh spinach, apples, almonds, feta cheese, and a simple balsamic vinaigrette. The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. For example, you can add other ingredients, such as dried cranberries, walnuts, or grilled chicken. You can also adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar to taste. No matter how you make it, Spinach and Apple Salad with Crispy Almonds is sure to be a hit.

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