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Spinach Salad with Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette

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Editor's note: The recipe below is part of a healthy and delicious spa menu developed exclusively for Epicurious by Canyon Ranch.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

For marinated apples

1 cup sliced apple (1 small apple)

For strawberry Champagne vinaigrette

1/2 cup sliced hulled strawberries
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch salt

For serving

4 cups organic spinach leaves (4 ounces)
4 tablespoons crumbled plain goat cheese (2 ounces)
4 tablespoons dried cranberries
4 teaspoons chopped toasted walnuts

Preparation

  1. Make marinated apples:

    Step 1

    In small bowl, combine apple slices and apple cider vinaigrette. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 and up to 6 hours.

  2. Make strawberry Champagne vinaigrette:

    Step 2

    In blender, purée all ingredients until smooth.

  3. To serve:

    Step 3

    In medium bowl, toss together spinach and strawberry Champagne vinaigrette. Mound 1 cup dressed spinach on each plate. With fork or slotted spoon, lift apples from marinade and scatter 1/4 cup over each salad. Top each salad with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, and 1 teaspoon walnuts.

Nutrition Per Serving

Each serving contains approximately 120 calories
17 grams carbohydrates
4 grams fat
7 milligrams cholesterol
4 grams protein
171 milligrams sodium
and 2 grams fiber.
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Canyon Ranch
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