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Winter Salad – Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Walnuts

Delicious Winter Salad with Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola & Walnuts

This vibrant Winter Salad with Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Walnuts is a delightful mix of flavors perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 98
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup champagne vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt
Salad
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 honeycrisp apple, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup mandarin orange
  • 1/4 cup candied pecans
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • large salad bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, champagne vinegar, olive oil, thyme, dijon mustard, honey, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, honeycrisp apple, red onion, mandarin orange, candied pecans, pomegranate seeds, and gorgonzola cheese.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSodium: 114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad by adding grilled chicken or swapping ingredients to your taste!

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