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Delicious Fresh Winter Salad with Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola & Walnuts

Irresistibly Delicious Fresh Winter Salad with Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola & Walnuts

This Delicious Fresh Winter Salad features spinach, apple, gorgonzola, and walnuts, perfect for holiday gatherings or as a refreshing side.
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Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Salad, Gorgonzola Salad, Healthy Salad, Holiday Salad, Spinach Salad, winter salad
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 5 cups baby spinach
  • 1 medium honeycrisp apple can substitute with Granny Smith
  • 1/4 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges segments
  • 1/2 cup candied walnuts can use candied pecans
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds can substitute with dried cranberries
  • 4 oz gorgonzola cheese can substitute with feta

For the Dressing

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbl champagne vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil good quality recommended
  • 1 tbl fresh thyme or use dried thyme in smaller amounts
  • 1 tbl Dijon mustard omit if milder dressing desired
  • 1 tbl honey can use agave syrup
  • to taste salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, champagne vinegar, olive oil, fresh thyme, Dijon mustard, honey, and a pinch of salt.
  • In a large bowl, toss together baby spinach, sliced honeycrisp apple, and thinly sliced red onion.
  • Scatter mandarin orange segments, candied walnuts, and pomegranate seeds over the leafy greens.
  • Crumble gorgonzola cheese evenly on top of the salad.
  • Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  • Plate the salad and serve immediately, optionally garnishing with additional pomegranate seeds.

Notes

For best results, dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg