A Winter Salad: Easy Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola & Candied Walnuts
A refreshing winter salad featuring the perfect combination of spinach, sweet apples, creamy gorgonzola, and crunchy candied walnuts. This dish is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a great addition to your winter meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh spinach and sliced apples.
- Sprinkle the crumbled gorgonzola cheese and candied walnuts on top.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing winter salad.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with other ingredients like dried cranberries or pecans.
- For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: A Winter Salad, Spinach, Apple, Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts