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Apple Spinach Salad with Feta, Pistachios, and Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressing

A refreshing salad combining crisp apples, creamy feta, and crunchy pistachios, topped with a delicious honey-mustard lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
  • 1 large apple, sliced (recommend Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup pistachios, roughly chopped You can use other nuts of your choice.
Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ons
  • Your favorite protein (e.g., chicken or chickpeas) Optional for making the salad heartier.

Method
 

Preparation of Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the fresh spinach, apple slices, feta cheese, and chopped pistachios.
Dress the Salad
  1. Drizzle the honey-mustard lemon dressing over the salad. Toss gently, being careful not to break up the feta too much.
Taste Adjustment
  1. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
Serve
  1. Plate up the salad and enjoy! Optionally top with your choice of protein.

Notes

For leftovers, toss the salad ingredients into a tortilla or lettuce wrap the next day for a quick lunch.