Description
A vibrant autumn salad combining tender baby spinach with crisp apples, creamy goat cheese, tart cranberries, and toasted pecans, all tossed in a maple‑lime vinaigrette for a seasonal crunch and sweet‑tangy finish.
Ingredients
6 oz (approx. 170 g) baby spinach
1 crisp apple (such as Honeycrisp or Gala), thinly sliced
⅓ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup toasted pecan halves, lightly chopped
2 oz (about 60 g) goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, lime juice, salt and pepper to make the maple‑lime vinaigrette.
Place the baby spinach in a large salad bowl. Add apple slices and dried cranberries.
Drizzle about half the dressing over the greens and toss gently to coat. Taste and add more if desired.
Top with the toasted pecans and crumbled goat cheese.
Serve immediately, passing extra dressing at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
