Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Spinach and Apple Salad w/ Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette is for Salad.

Spinach and Apple Salad w/ Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Spinach and Apple Salad w/ Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette takes 5 minutes to cook.

Spinach and Apple Salad w/ Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Spinach and Apple Salad w/ Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette are:

1/4 cup Slivered Almonds
2 slices applewood smoked bacon
6 ozs or 2 servings fresh spinach
1 med red delicious apple (cubed with skin)
1/4 cup red or purple onion (sliced thinly)
1/2 cup of craisins (dried cranberries)
1/2 cup swiss cheese (finely grated)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

vinaigrette=
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp light miracle whip dressing
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 dash salt

Here is how you make Spinach and Apple Salad w/ Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette:

1. Spread slivered almonds on a cooking sheet and broil in oven a few minutes until lightly brown and set aside.2. Microwave bacon for approx 3 minutes until crisp and set aside.3. Combine spinach, apple, onion, half the craisins, a half the swiss cheese in a large bowl and toss till mixed.4. Sprinkle almonds, bacon, rest of craisins, rest of swiss cheese, and parmesan cheese on top of salad.To make creamy balsamic vinaigrette:Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, miracle whip, pepper, and salt in a separate small bowl until well mixed.Makes 4 2-cup servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TREYROB.

The nutritional information for Spinach and Apple Salad w/ Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 249.1

• Total Fat: 12.3 g
• Cholesterol: 22.2 mg
• Sodium: 386.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 23.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
• Protein: 10.7 g