Spinach Arugula Apple Salad (with maple Dijon vinaigrette)

Salad with arugula and spinach in a large bowl.

5 from 2 votes

Spinach Arugula Apple Salad (with maple Dijon vinaigrette)

This spinach, arugula, and apple salad is all about balance—peppery arugula, tender baby spinach, crisp apples, and salty pistachios that come together with a tangy-sweet maple Dijon vinaigrette. Add in chewy sun-dried tomatoes, and you’ve got a fresh, crunchy, flavor-packed salad that works just as well in summer as it does any time of year.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Canadian

Keyword: spinach arugula apple salad with maple dijon vinaigrette, healthy salad, side salad, easy, summer salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 190kcal

Author: Donna Poirier

Equipment

large salad bowl
measuring cups and spoons
whisk
chef's knife
salad tongs

Ingredients

Vinaigrette:

3 tablespoons mayonnaise I like Hellmann's
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup real maple syrup
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Salad:

2 ounces arugula washed and dried
2 ounces baby spinach washed and dried
½ of a Gala apple washed and cut into ¼-inch slices
½ cup red onion sliced and cut into ⅛-inch slices
¼ cup fresh basil gently cut into ribbons
¼ cup salted pistachios shelled
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced thin and patted with paper towel if using tomatoes packed in oil
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese cut into thin shavings

Instructions

Make vinaigrette: Add all the ingredients to make the vinaigrette into a large salad bowl.
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Whisk: Whisk the ingredients until the mixture has emulsified and is creamy.
Add remaining ingredients: Add the greens and the remaining ingredients, gently toss, serve alongside a plate of lemon chicken orzo or easy tortilla quiche bake with spinach and feta. Enjoy.
2 ounces arugula, 2 ounces baby spinach, ½ of a Gala apple, ½ cup red onion, ¼ cup fresh basil, ¼ cup salted pistachios, ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Notes

Two ounces is roughly equivalent to 1 cup packed arugula.
Two ounces is roughly equivalent to 1 cup of packed spinach.
This recipe yields ⅓ cup of dressing. This vinaigrette is delicious with other greens, too, like romaine lettuce.

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