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Apple Avocado Spinach Salad

June 26, 2017 By Alia 8 Comments

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This Apple Avocado Spinach Salad recipe is made with a delectable mix of sweet and savory ingredients, and dressed with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. It is quick, super healthy, and always a crowd favorite. Learn how to make the best apple spinach salad with this easy recipe!

Overhead view of Apple Avocado Spinach Salad in a glass serving bowl on a wooden background.

You are going to love this fresh, flavorful salad because it is made with nutritious ingredients and takes only 10 minutes to prepare. It is the perfect salad for entertaining or bringing along to a potluck anytime of the year.

The core elements of this salad are fresh baby spinach with sliced apple, creamy avocado, soft crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberries and chopped pecans, tossed in a delicious apple cider vinaigrette.

Tips for Making Apple Avocado Spinach Salad

Here are my most important pointers for making this apple spinach salad recipe:

  1. When preparing the dressing, I recommend shaking the ingredients together in a jar rather than whisking them together in a bowl, as I find the vinaigrette emulsifies much more easily that way.
  2. If you are making this salad in advance for a party, do not add the dressing until you are ready to serve. This will keep the salad crisp and prevent it from becoming soggy.

Zoomed-in overhead view of Apple Spinach Salad with Avocado.

How to Add Extra Protein to this Salad

By adding a bit more protein to this salad, you can make it into a satisfying, complete meal. To ensure that your body functions properly (and that you can make it until the next meal!), you should eat main meals that provide between 10 and 20 grams of protein. You can boost the protein levels in this Apple Avocado Spinach Salad by adding any of the following ingredients to it (per serving):

  • 1/4 cup of cooked chicken would add an extra 11g of protein, bringing the total protein up to 18g
  • 1/4 cup of tuna would add an extra 10g of protein, bringing the total protein up to 17g
  • 1 hard-boiled egg would add an extra 6g of protein, bringing the total protein up to 13g
  • 1/4 cup of lentils would add an extra 6g of protein, bringing the total protein up to 13g

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Overhead view of Apple Avocado Spinach Salad in a glass serving bowl on a wooden background.

More Healthy Salad Recipes to Try

Looking for more nourishing salad ideas? Check out these refreshing salad recipes:

  • Cold Thai Noodle Salad
  • White Bean Salad with Tuna
  • Simple Tomato Spinach Salad
  • Chopped Salad with Italian Dressing
  • Chicken Salad with Avocado

If you make this Apple Avocado Spinach Salad recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡

Overhead view of Apple Avocado Spinach Salad in a glass serving bowl on a wooden background.

Apple Avocado Spinach Salad

Alia | Everyday Easy Eats
This Apple Avocado Spinach Salad recipe is made with a delectable mix of sweet and savory ingredients, and dressed with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. Quick, healthy and always a crowd favorite!
5 from 6 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer, Side
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 311 calories

Ingredients
 

For the salad:

  • 6 cups baby spinach
  • 1 apple, cored and sliced (any kind)
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

For the dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
  • In a small jar, add all dressing ingredients and close tightly with the lid. Shake well until combined.
  • Just before serving, drizzle salad with dressing and toss to coat.

Notes

  1. When mixing up the dressing, I recommend shaking the ingredients together in a jar rather than whisking them together in a bowl. This will help the vinaigrette to emulsify much easier.
  2. If you are making this salad in advance, do not add the dressing until you are ready to serve it. This will keep the salad crisp and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  3. To make this recipe vegan, substitute the honey with maple syrup and omit the goat cheese.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Apple Avocado Spinach Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
311
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Cholesterol
 
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
136
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
414
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
3177
IU
64
%
Vitamin C
 
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
 
83
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Apple Spinach Salad, Avocado Spinach Salad
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Comments

  1. Agness of Run Agness Run says

    June 28, 2017 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    Delightful salad recipe, Alia! Great combination of powerful ingredients!

    Reply
    • Alia says

      June 28, 2017 at 8:45 pm

      Hi Agness! Thanks so much!! ♡

      Reply
  2. heather (delicious not gorgeous) says

    July 8, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    5 stars
    ooh yum! ill wait on this for a couple months until my apple tree catches up, and then i will be all over this (:

    Reply
    • Alia says

      July 8, 2017 at 10:30 pm

      Hi Heather! Thanks for your message! Yay I am excited for you to try it! You will have to let me know what you think when you do make it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Roxanna Gomez says

    August 7, 2017 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    This is so easy and tasty! I love the flavor

    Reply
    • Alia says

      August 8, 2017 at 10:29 pm

      Thank you Roxanna! I am so glad you liked it! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Candace says

    September 29, 2020 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    This is my favorite fall salad recipe now. I make it so much my family is going to get sick of it….hahaha.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      September 29, 2020 at 7:15 pm

      Hi Candace! That makes me so happy, thanks for letting me know! Although I hope your family doesn’t get sick of it. 🙂

      Reply

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