Spinach and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Spinach and Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
To make Cider Vinaigrette: Combine vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in small bowl.
2
Whisk in oil and 2 Tbs.
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water.
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Stir in shallots.
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To make Salad: Place sunflower seeds in medium-sized skillet.
6
Toast over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, or until browned and fragrant, shaking pan often.
7
Transfer to small bowl, and cool.
8
Just before serving, toss spinach, sliced apple, crumbled cheese and cooled sunflower seeds with vinaigrette.
9
Divide salad among 6 plates, and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. cider vinegar, 1 Tbs. Dijon-style mustard, 1 Tbs. honey, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Spinach and Blue Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spinach and Blue Cheese Salad

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