Spinach and Blue Cheese Salad
Artisanal cheese makers across America are winning international awards for their blue cheeses, so we thought we’d honor them this Thanksgiving with a tangy salad of apples and sunflower seeds.
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Artisanal cheese makers across America are winning international awards for their blue cheeses, so we thought we’d honor them this Thanksgiving with a tangy salad of apples and sunflower seeds.
Ingredients
Cider vinaigrette
- 2 Tbs. cider vinegar
- 1 Tbs. Dijon-style mustard
- 1 Tbs. honey
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced (about 3 Tbs.)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 6-oz. bag baby spinach
- 1 large apple, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Preparation
1. To make Cider Vinaigrette: Combine vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in small bowl. Whisk in oil and 2 Tbs. water. Stir in shallots.
2. To make Salad: Place sunflower seeds in medium-sized skillet. Toast over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, or until browned and fragrant, shaking pan often. Transfer to small bowl, and cool.
3. Just before serving, toss spinach, sliced apple, crumbled cheese and cooled sunflower seeds with vinaigrette. Divide salad among 6 plates, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 149
- Carbohydrate Content 10 g
- Cholesterol Content 4 mg
- Fat Content 11 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 309 mg
- Sugar Content 7 g