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Autumn Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad

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A vibrant salad featuring fresh baby spinach, tangy goat cheese, crunchy candied pecans, and a sweet maple vinaigrette, perfect for fall.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, lay the spinach.
  2. Scatter crumbled goat cheese, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and apple slices on top.
  3. In a jam jar, combine maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Seal the jar and shake well.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding. Chill the goat cheese before crumbling for easier handling.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No cooking required
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg