Apple-Spinach Salad with Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Ingredients a.. 4 cup(s) spinach, baby b.. 1 medium apple(s), Granny Smith, cored and sliced c.. 1/4 cup(s) onion(s), red, thin wedges d.. 2 tablespoon cherries, dried, snipped e.. 1/2 cup(s) cheese, feta, crumbled, (optional) f.. 1/4 cup(s) oil, olive g.. 1/4 cup(s) vinegar, balsamic h.. 2 teaspoon thyme, fresh i.. 1 teaspoon mustard, dijon-style j.. 1/4 teaspoon salt Recipe Tip: Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare the vinaigrette as directed. Cover and chill for up to 1 week. Serve the leftover vinaigrette with a tossed vegetable salad. Preparation Apple-Spinach Salad:
In a large bowl, toss together spinach, apple, onion, and cherries. Shake Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette; drizzle onto salad. Toss to coat. If desired, top each serving with cheese. Makes 4 (1-cup) servings. Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white or regular balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme, 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and shake well to mix. Chill until ready to serve. Makes 2/3 cup. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
