Simple & Fresh Spinach Apple Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 large apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
• ¼ cup dried cranberries (unsweetened or sweetened, depending on preference)
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (optional)

Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, apple slices, red onion, pecans, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.
3. Dress and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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