Spinach Salad with Apples and Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

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Spinach Salad with Apples and Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1 package (10-oz.) baby spinach
1 Red Delicious apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup olive oil

Preparation:

Remove the stems from the spinach and wash toughly, using a salad spinner, spin the spinach leaves to remove the excess water and set aside.

Prepare Vinaigrette:

In a glass mixing bowl whisk together cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and olive oil. Gradually whisk in oil until well blended.

Prepare Salad:

In a large bowl combine spinach, apples, red onion and feta cheese in a bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of maple-cider vinaigrette; toss to coat.

Plate the salad and sprinkle with candied pecans if desired.

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