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Apple Pecan Feta Spinach Salad

INGREDIENTS
  • 10 oz baby spinach
  • 3 small gala apples or 2 medium, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pecans, toasted
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 12 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
  • 1/2 small red onion, sliced into thin strips (optional)
  • Maple dressing: 1:1 ratio of sunflower oil and maple syrup, 1/2 lime
GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1
    If using red onion, place slices in a colander and run under warm water for about 10 seconds, tossing once, to remove harsh bite. Drain well.
  • 2
    In a large salad bowl toss together spinach, apples, pecans, feta, cranberries and optional bacon and red onion. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over salad and toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately after adding dressing.
  • 3
    For the dressing: add all ingredients to a medium mason jar. Cover with lid and shake to blend well (or blend well in a bowl with a whisk).
NOTES

Recipe source: inspired by Southern Living

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