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As the holiday season approaches, many of us start planning festive feasts that showcase vibrant flavors and seasonal ingredients. The Festive Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad is an ideal addition to your holiday table, offering a delicious blend of textures and tastes that can complement any meal. Whether you're hosting a family gathering or attending a potluck, this salad is sure to impress your guests while providing a refreshing contrast to heavier dishes.

Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad

Elevate your holiday gatherings with this Festive Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad! This vibrant dish is packed with nutritious ingredients like fresh spinach, crisp apples, dried cranberries, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy nuts, making it a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare in under 20 minutes, it's a stunning addition to any meal, offering a refreshing contrast to heavier dishes. Impress your guests with this visually appealing and delicious salad that promotes a healthy lifestyle while looking beautiful on your table.
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Ingredients
  

4 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried

1 medium apple, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith works well)

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.

    Assemble the Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, add the fresh spinach leaves. Layer on the sliced apples, dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, chopped nuts, and red onion to create a colorful arrangement.

      Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients, ensuring each leaf is coated with the dressing.

        Final Touches: Taste the salad and add more salt and pepper if needed. For an extra touch, you can sprinkle a few additional nuts or a bit more feta on top.

          Serve: Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main course.

            Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4