Apple Spinach Salad with Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette
With only 53 calories and 1 carb per tablespoon, this quick homemade dressing recipe is perfect for drizzling over most any tossed salad.
Ingredients
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4 cups fresh baby spinach
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1 medium green-skinned apple (such as Granny Smith), cored and sliced
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1/4 cup thin wedges red onion
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2 tablespoons snipped dried tart red cherries
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1/4 cup Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette (below)
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or blue cheese (2 ounces) (optional)
Directions
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In a large bowl, toss together spinach, apple, onion, and dried cherries. Drizzle with Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat. If desired, top individual servings with cheese. Makes 4 (about 1-cup) servings.
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Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar, combine 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup white or regular balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard; and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover; shake well to mix. Chill for up to 1 week. Shake before serving. Makes 2/3 cup.
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Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare the vinaigrette as directed. Cover and chill for up to 1 week.
Nutrition information
Calories 93, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 96 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Fruit .5, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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