Description
Apple Pomegranate Spinach Salad with Feta is a delightful blend of vibrant flavors and textures that elevates any meal. Crisp baby spinach meets sweet apple slices and tart pomegranate seeds, all harmonized by creamy feta cheese and toasted nuts. This salad is not just visually stunning but also packed with nutrients, making it the perfect choice for festive gatherings or a refreshing side during weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 medium Honeycrisp or Fuji apple, sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse spinach under cold water, then dry thoroughly.
- Slice the apple into thin wedges.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, apple slices, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Top with toasted walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg