Spinach and Apple Salad w/ Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/4 cup Slivered Almonds2 slices applewood smoked bacon6 ozs or 2 servings fresh spinach1 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 vinegar1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil2 tsp dijon mustard1 tbsp light miracle whip dressing1/4 tsp black pepper1 dash salt
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 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TREYROB.
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 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TREYROB.
Nutritional Info 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
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