Ingredients

  • 5 cups fresh spinach or mixed salad greens
  • 2 medium apples, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup pecans, toasted
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the greens: Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach or mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
  2. Slice the apples: Thinly slice the apples and arrange them over the greens.
  3. Add toppings: Sprinkle the toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and crumbled blue cheese over the salad.
  4. Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until combined.
  5. Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
  6. Serve: Toss gently and enjoy immediately while the greens are fresh and crisp.

Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Servings: 4

Tip: Add grilled chicken for extra protein, or replace the blue cheese with feta for a milder flavor. For a lower-sugar option, reduce the dried cranberries and omit the honey from the dressing.