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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Apple Spinach Salad

    Published: Dec 6, 2018 · Updated: Apr 7, 2020 by Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC · 10 Comments

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    Flatlay of apple spinach salad with a fork and napkin.

    This quick and easy apple spinach salad is made with fresh spinach, slices of apple, pomegranate seeds, red onion, and pecans. All drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It only takes around 5-10 minutes to make and serves as a delicious seasonal salad.

    Bowl of Apple Spinach Salad with pomegranate in the background.

    If you're looking for delicious salad ideas this holiday season, I've got your back. I made this by apple spinach salad with fresh greens, slices of crispy apple, juicy pomegranate seed, savory red onion, and pecans.

    While this salad serves as a great light side salad, I find myself eating this for breakfast sometimes or adding some quinoa and calling it lunch.  

    It's a savory and sweet refreshing salad, the perfect counterpart to all the heavy deliciousness that comes with the holiday season.

    How to Make an Apple Spinach Salad

    This apple spinach salad is simple and tasty. It comes together in a matter of minutes.

    1. Prepare the dressing: Extra-virgin olive oil combined with a splash of balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper is not only simple but also compliments a majority of everyday salads.

    2. Prepare the salad ingredients: Once the dressing is ready to go, prep the ingredients for the salad. Be sure to wash the spinach and use only organic greens.

    3. Prepare the salad: Once the ingredients are prepped, combine them in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently until all the ingredients are well coated. Adjust seasoning and serve.

    Step by step directions on how to make the salad

    The Perfect Salad for the Holiday Season

    Speaking of the holidays, I hope you're all excited about it as much as I am. Growing up in an Indian household, we never really celebrated Thanksgiving or Christmas.  

    However, once I moved to the east coast, some of my friends would invite me to spend the holiday with their families. I loved how family and friends would all come together, bake and cook amazing meals, and give thanks for what we call life.  

    The food was always so delicious, and even though I was a vegetarian, I'd find a plethora of options with all of the delicious salads, sides, pies, and appetizers.

    Flatlay of apple spinach salad with a fork and napkin.

    This salad is not only appealing to the eyes but also delicious. The pomegranate jewels add crisp and flavor with every bit while the greens doing their work.

    More Salad Recipes

    For more delicious salad recipes, check out these:

    • Strawberry Arugula Salad
    • Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
    • Citrus Avocado Salad
    • Arugula Persimmon Salad
    • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

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    This recipe was originally published on November 15, 2016. Since then, it’s been freshened up with new pictures, commentary, and made even more delicious!

    A bowl of spinach salad with fresh apples

    Apple Spinach Salad

    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep time: 15 minutes
    Total time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 376kcal
    Author: Sapana Chandra
    This quick and easy apple spinach salad is made with fresh spinach, slices of apple, pomegranate seeds, red onion, and pecans. All drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinegarette. It only takes around 5-10 minutes to make and serves as a delicious side salad.

    Ingredients

    Salad

    • 4 cups spinach, chopped
    • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
    • ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped
    • ¼ cup diced red onion
    • ½ apple, thinly sliced

    Dressing

    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • sea salt and black pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk and set aside.
    • Prepare the salad ingredients and add them to a mixing bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss. Serve immediately and enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 376kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 51mg, Potassium: 611mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 5626IU, Vitamin C: 25mg, Calcium: 77mg, Iron: 2mg
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
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    About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC

    Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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    1. Sarah says

      August 26, 2019 at 11:13 am

      This has become one of my favorite fall salads. Heck, I don't even wait until fall to make this one!5 stars

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 08, 2019 at 6:39 pm

        So happy to hear, Sarah! Thank you for sharing.

        Reply
    2. Carleeh says

      November 16, 2016 at 11:41 pm

      Yes!! I love salads and this looks delish. I cant wait to try it

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 08, 2019 at 6:40 pm

        Thank you, Carleeh!

        Reply
    3. Kelsey says

      November 16, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      Looks amazing! Can't wait to try it out!

      Reply
      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 08, 2019 at 6:40 pm

        Thanks, Kelsey! I hope you loved it!

        Reply
    4. Elizabeth Blanton says

      November 16, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      This looks great! I'm definitely going to try making it.

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      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 08, 2019 at 6:40 pm

        Happy to hear, Elizabeth!

        Reply
    5. Samantha says

      November 16, 2016 at 8:54 am

      This looks delicious, and what beautiful photography! Pinning now 🙂

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      • Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says

        December 08, 2019 at 6:41 pm

        Thank you, Samantha!

        Reply

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