🥗 Spinach Salad with Cranberries, Walnuts & Apple

This fresh and colorful spinach salad is sweet, crunchy, and full of flavor! Crisp apples, juicy cranberries, and crunchy walnuts pair perfectly with tender spinach and a light homemade dressing. 🍏✨

🛒 Ingredients

5 cups fresh spinach
1 apple (diced)
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup walnuts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt & black pepper

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

🥬 Step 1: Prepare the Salad

➡️ Wash and dry fresh spinach well.

➡️ Add spinach to a large bowl.

➡️ Dice the apple into small cubes 🍏

➡️ Add:

Cranberries
Walnuts
Apple pieces

🥣 Step 2: Make the Dressing

➡️ In a small bowl, whisk together:

Olive oil
Honey
Lemon juice
Salt
Black pepper

✨ Mix until smooth and glossy.

🥗 Step 3: Toss Everything

➡️ Pour dressing over the salad.

➡️ Toss gently until everything is coated evenly.

🍽️ Step 4: Serve

➡️ Serve fresh immediately for the best crunch and flavor ✨

💡 Tips

✨ Toast walnuts lightly for extra flavor
✨ Add feta cheese for a creamy touch
✨ Keep dressing separate until serving time

🌟 Nutritional Benefits

🥬 Spinach is rich in iron and vitamins
🍏 Apples add fiber and freshness
🌰 Walnuts provide healthy fats and crunch
🍒 Cranberries give natural sweetness and antioxidants