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