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5 from 1 vote

Spinach Salad with Apples, Goat Cheese, Cherries and Almonds

Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: easy, fall, fresh, fruity, gluten free, healthy,, nutty, seasonal, simple, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Christen Clark

Ingredients

For the balsamic vinaigrette:

  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • pinch salt

For the salad:

  • 1 box baby spinach (5 ounces)
  • 1 apple, any variety diced
  • 2-4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

Make the vinaigrette.

  • Whisk together the vinegar, honey, dijon, salt and olive oil and set aside.

Assemble the salad.

  • Toast the almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes until slightly golden and fragrant.
    Combine the spinach, apple, goat cheese, almonds and cherries and toss with the vinaigrette.