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Zesty Green Apple & Celery Spinach Salad

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A vibrant spinach salad inspired by Spring!

Fresh. Fresh. And…FRESH! It’s a plate that perfectly depicts the season of growth and renewal. This spinach salad screams, “Every part of me was just harvested, plated, and dressed for your pleasure, health, and wellness!”  

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Celery and arugula make it zesty with their peppery crunch.

This spinach salad is loaded with fresh greens, tart green apple, peppery celery, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries. And guess what? The dressing includes only two ingredients: (1) Your favorite vinaigrette and (2) a hearty dollop of applesauce. Voila! Apple vinaigrette.

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You’re only two ingredients away from making the EASIEST Apple Vinaigrette you will EVER make!

What makes this spinach salad zesty?

Spinach and green apple are both pretty mild in taste (with the exception of the inadmissible tartness of the green apple, of course). But when they are paired with the peppery flavors of arugula and celery, it’s like WHAM! That’s what I call green apple! Somehow, the contrast enhances mild flavors and evenly mellows stronger flavors. I promise…this salad may look like rabbit food but it totally delivers on taste!

What you need to make it: Ingredients & Tools

Gather together some fresh produce, a few pantry items, and some practical tools to make your zesty spinach salad in minutes!

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A mix of fresh and pantry items make for an awesome salad.

Ingredients

  • Fresh baby spinach
  • Fresh baby arugula
  • A green apple
  • A celery stalk
  • A scallion
  • Shelled walnuts
  • Dried cranberries, reduced sugar
  • A vinaigrette of your choice (Girard’s Champagne Vinaigrette was used)
  • Unsweetened applesauce

Tools

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Serving plate or bowl
  • Mini prep bowls to organize your mise en place (optional)
  • A sauce cup for the dressing (optional)

How to make an instant apple vinaigrette

It’s simple. All you need is a vinaigrette of your choice and some applesauce. Literally. That’s all you need! I’ve made this salad numerous times and have tried it with both Italian and champagne dressing.

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However, I am partial to Girard’s dressings. Their champagne dressing is zesty but mildly sweet at the same time. And when you add just a little applesauce, it gives it that subtle delicious apple essence while maintaining the best elements of the salad dressing. It’s a customized dressing in a matter of seconds!

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Zesty Green Apple & Celery Spinach Salad

Yield: 1 Serving
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

A spinach salad layered with tart green apple, peppery celery, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries. And the quickest apple vinaigrette you'll ever make!

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 ½ cups fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup fresh baby arugula
  • ½ green apple, thinly sliced
  • ½ celery stalk, thinly sliced
  • 1 scallion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp shelled walnuts, chopped*
  • 2 tbsp dried cranberries, reduced sugar*

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp vinaigrette of your choice (Girard's Champagne Vinaigrette* was used)
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened applesauce*

Instructions

  1. Make the salad. On a large serving plate, layer the greens, apple, celery, and remaining Salad toppings.
  2. Make the dressing. In a sauce cup or small bowl, add your vinaigrette of choice and a dollop of applesauce. Stir to combine.
  3. Dress the salad. Drizzle the salad with the salad dressing. Bon appetite!

Notes

*See product recommendations below.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • Acacia Wood Cutting Board 24 x 16 inches
    Acacia Wood Cutting Board 24 x 16 inches
  • Mini Prep Bowls
    Mini Prep Bowls
  • Shelled Walnuts
    Shelled Walnuts
  • Reduced Sugar Dried Cranberries
    Reduced Sugar Dried Cranberries
  • Girard's Salad Dressing Champagne
    Girard's Salad Dressing Champagne
  • Unsweetened Natural Applesauce
    Unsweetened Natural Applesauce
  • Stainless Steel Sauce Cup
    Stainless Steel Sauce Cup
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 293Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 350mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 10gSugar: 21gProtein: 5g

The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used. I am not a doctor, nor a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health. Please consult your personal physician with any questions you may have regarding your own health and diet.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Salad
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I am the creator, author, photographer, and homecook behind Quisine Queen B. As a busy wife, SAHM, new blogger, and entrepreneur, I practice self-care through food--my love language. I call my recipes "gourmet-on-demand" because they are practical, nutritious, and beautiful. Fit for a queen, I think! I also believe in nourishing the crown (mind), so you'll see some tokens of wisdom lying around. So, come to reign in your kitchen with me. After all, we deserve it!

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