Name: Spinach Salad with Apple, Honey-Roasted Walnuts, and Blackberry Vinaigrette
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons honey; 3 cups raw walnut halves; 0.5 tablespoon white sugar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 6 tablespoons seedless blackberry jam; 4 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar; 4 tablespoons orange juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons honey; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste; 8 cups fresh spinach; 1 sweet apple, chopped; 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped; 1 cucumber, sliced and quartered; 2 red bell peppers, chopped; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 12 ounces fresh blackberries

Spinach Salad with Apple, Honey-Roasted Walnuts, and Blackberry Vinaigrette

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This delicious spinach salad is paired with blackberries, apple, honey roasted walnuts, and a blackberry vinaigrette--it's perfect for a dinner party when blackberries are in season.

Recipe by N Yager

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

Honey Roasted Walnuts:

3 tablespoons honey
3 cups raw walnut halves
½ tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt

Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette:

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons seedless blackberry jam
4 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Blackberry Salad:

8 cups fresh spinach
1 sweet apple, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced and quartered
2 red bell peppers, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
12 ounces fresh blackberries

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place 3 tablespoons honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium until honey liquefies, about 30 to 45 seconds. Add walnuts and stir to coat. Spread in one layer onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until nuts have darkened slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir to coat. Allow to cool.
Combine olive oil, blackberry jam, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons honey, basil, salt, and pepper in a lidded jar. Shake until vinaigrette is well combined and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Combine spinach, sweet apple, Granny Smith apple, cucumber, bell peppers, green onions, feta, and cooled walnuts in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Carefully mix in blackberries. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.

Cook's Note:

The dressing tastes much better after it has chilled for a while and the flavors have melded, so if you can, prepare it the day before.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

405	Calories
32g	Fat
27g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 405
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 291mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 43mg	213%
Calcium 132mg	10%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 422mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.