Many of the recipes I post on here are creative and new to me. And many of them are tried and true favorites I’ve made for years. This one happens to be in the latter. :)
Indeed. A simple apple and spinach salad. With bacon (yes, please) And toasted pecans (or candied…mmmm). And some tart cheese (or cheddar). And a few red onions (keep a mint nearby). And….whatever else I may feel like throwing in (I’ve made a long list of other favorite ingredients below).
You pretty much can’t go wrong with this one. So grab your apple for the day and enjoy!
Apple Bacon Spinach Salad
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings of salad 1x
Description
Enjoy your apple for the day alongside bacon in this crisp and savory Apple Bacon Spinach Salad recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach, well-washed and dried
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked and diced
- 2 apples, chopped
- quarter of a red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans (or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (or gorgonzola, or cheddar)
- apple cider vinaigrette, or balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Toss together first seven ingredients (or lay out as you wish), and then drizzle with apple cider vinaigrette.
Ali’s Tip:
Whenever I make this, I often add (or substitute) in some of the following ingredients too. Feel free to give them a try!
- Shredded rotisserie chicken (or grilled chicken strips)
- Roasted or dried apples (instead of fresh)
- Dried cranberries or cherries
- Other favorite greens (Romaine or arugula)
- Turkey bacon (instead of regular)
- Sliced cucumbers
- Sliced or cubed roasted sweet potatoes
I’m saving this. I’m a vegetarian, but I am sure it would taste just as good with soy bacon. I am actually quite fond of slicing apples and throwing them in with mixed salad greens, pears, and dried cranberries. ooh, and almonds. love almonds.
Roasted apples! I am drooling. And writing these ingredients on my grocery list.
Wow – this recipe combines almost all of my favorite ingredients into one healthy, attractive and yummy dish! Thanks so much.
Does chicken salad count? :) I’ve gotten totally hooked on putting some diced apples, craisins, and curry powder into my chicken salad. I can’t get enough of it.
I adore apples and pecans with spinach, will definately try with bacon next time!
mmm–bacon!
My favorite salad is apples, spring mix with goat cheese (mmmm goat cheese!) and a tahini dressing. Simple
Yumm, you had be at bacon :)
I’m definately going to try this one. Looks beautiful and sounds delicious!