Spinach and Feta Salad

Name: Spinach and Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 ounces spinach; 4 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1 medium granny smith apple, chopped; 1/2 cup pecan halves; 1 tablespoon light butter; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons citrus juice (Orange juice, Grapefruit juice, lemonade); 1 tablespoon honey; salt and pepper

Submitted by Chef #1063231

"My neighbor gave me this salad and dressing recipe and I make it all the time. I eat it as a main dish and add some steak strips, grilled chicken, or hard boiled eggs."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 3

ingredients

Salad
6 ounces spinach
4 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese
¹⁄₂ cup dried cranberries
1 medium granny smith apple, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon light butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Dressing
¹⁄₃ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons citrus juice (Orange juice, Grapefruit juice, lemonade)
1 tablespoon honey
salt and pepper

directions

Melt light butter and brown sugar in oven proof pan. Add pecans to coat. Put pan in 350 degree oven for 5 minutes. Let cool slightly in pan and transfer to waxed paper.
Combine all remaining salad ingredients in large bowl and add cooled pecans.
Combine all dressing ingredients in a separate container and mix well.