Balsamic Spinach & Feta Salad

This delicious salad is a perfect complement to fall and winter recipes. Anchored by a bed of spinach, it features a light vinaigrette, chunks of apples and candied pecans topped with feta cheese. A crowd pleaser for sure.

Pictured: this balsamic spinach & feta salad was served with seared duck breast with a peach chutney, which recipe can be found here.

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Balsamic Spinach & Feta Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 6 cups fresh mixed leaf lettuce and spinach, washed and dried

• ½ cup dried cranberries

• ⅔ cup feta

• ½ small red onion sliced

• ½ cup candied pecans

• 1 large apple chopped

• honey balsamic vinaigrette

PREPARATION

For the salad

Wash lettuce and spinach leaves thoroughly then pat dry with a paper towel. Slice half of a red onion and apple into ½ inch chunks. Toss lettuce with cranberries, onion, apple, feta and pecans, then top with vinaigrette.

For the vinaigrette

• ¼ cup light olive oil

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 ½ tbsp honey

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a Mason jar, secure the lid, and shake to combine.