Spinach Apple Salad

A really healthy salad recipe including it’s own homemade salad dressing.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 head Boston or Bibb lettuce
• 2 medium apples (Braeburn, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith)
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp honey
• ¹/8 tsp ground coriander
• ¹/8 tsp ground ginger
• ¹/8 tsp ground turmeric

 

Directions

1. Placed washed spinach and lettuce in a salad bowl.
2. Core and slice the apples. Add to the lettuce; toss in the walnuts.
3. In a small bowl, blend yogurt, honey, and spices. Toss with the salad.
4. Serve immediately.

 

Handling & Storage

Loosely wrap spinach in a damp paper towel and refrigerate in a plastic bag for up to 5 days.

To prepare, rinse spinach under cold water in a colander. Use a salad spinner or pat the leaves dry to remove excess moisture before serving or cooking.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 162
Total Fat: 5.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
Trans Fat: 0.0 g
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Sodium: 51 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 26.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
Sugars: 19.1 g
Protein: 5.2 g
Serves 4