Bright Apple Bowl (Printable Version)
Crisp apples, spinach, nuts, and tangy honey-lemon dressing come together in a fresh, colorful bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced
02 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
→ Greens
03 - 2 cups baby spinach or mixed salad greens
→ Nuts & Seeds
04 - 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
→ Cheese
06 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
→ Dressing
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon honey
09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Combine sliced apples, halved grapes, and baby spinach in a large salad bowl.
02 - Sprinkle chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, and crumbled cheese over the greens.
03 - Whisk together lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
04 - Drizzle dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional nuts or cheese if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a fancy café
- The honey-lemon dressing makes everything taste impossibly fresh and bright
02 -
- Toss the apples with a little lemon juice before adding them to the salad if you want to prep ahead without browning
- The dressing can be made in a jar and shaken up to three days in advance
03 -
- Buy apples that feel heavy for their size because they will be juicier and crisper
- Dry your greens thoroughly before tossing so the dressing actually coats everything