Spinach and Apple Salad w/ Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Nutritional Info

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

View full nutritional breakdown of Spinach and Apple Salad w/ Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette calories by ingredient

Introduction

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Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 5

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.