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This Spinach, Apple, and Pomegranate Salad is packed with nutrition and full of crunch! Plus, it makes a beautiful salad to look at!

Spinach, Apple, and Pomegranate Salad

Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: harvest salad, pomegranate salad, thanksgiving salad
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 785kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Spinach, Apple, and Pomegranate Salad is super healthy, packed with flavor and is loaded with crunchy candied pecans!
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Ingredients

Candied Pecans

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup (116g) pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Spinach Salad

  • 8-9 ounces (226g) baby spinach
  • 2 apples, thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup (110g) pomegranate arils
  • ¼-½ cup (30-60g) feta cheese
  • candied pecans

Instructions

Candied Pecans

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium to medium low heat.  Add the pecans, sugar, and cinnamon.  Cook, stirring frequently, until the pecans start to toast.  About 3-5 minutes.  
  • Transfer pecans to a piece of parchment paper to cool.  Let cool completely before adding to the salad.

Vinaigrette

  • Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended.  

Spinach Salad

  • Toss together all salad ingredients or arrange in a pleasing manner.  Serve with the vinaigrette.  

Notes

  1. Don't add the apple or pears until ready to serve to prevent browning.
  2. Candied pecans can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
  3. Vinaigrette can be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  4. Recipe adapted from Fork Knife Swoon

Nutrition

Calories: 785kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 37g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 5639IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 4mg