Apple, Pecan, Cranberry, and Avocado Spinach Salad with Balsamic Dressing Recipe
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Apple, Pecan, Cranberry, and Avocado Spinach Salad with Balsamic Dressing

By: teenbeauty 
"I like using Cripp, Braeburn, or Gala apples in this yummy salad!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

What to Drink?
Cocktail Salty Dog I
Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 salad
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon chopped salted pecans
  • 1/2 apple, cored and diced
  • 1 tablespoon diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons grated carrot
  • 1/4 avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste

Directions

  1. Place spinach, cranberries, pecans, apple, onion, carrot, and avocado into a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, and toss to coat.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 251 | Total Fat: 17.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful salad! I love the combination of flavors and vibrant colors! I didn't have salted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by Catherine L.   view full review
Instead of the classic balsamic vinegar, I did that one: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by teenbeauty   view full review
Hi fellow cooks! When making this recipe, I ALWAYS use Trader Joe's Baby Spinach, Balsamic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2007 by lissabee103   view full review
An AMAZING SALAD!!!!! I added light feta cheese as well and didn't add the carrot... so yummy!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by eddico   view full review
Yum! Simple and tasty as a side or light meal. I make my own balsamic maple dressing: 1/4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by tanya   view full review
Served to a crowd with great success. Every guest commented on uniqueness and deliciousness...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2008 by Clairvis   view full review
I'm kind of a salad freak and I loved this salad. I used a papaya poppyseed dressing on it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2011 by Hector   view full review
Great salad my wife and I enjoyed very much
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2008 by STAR912   view full review
This was a nice mix of flavors! Thanks for sharing!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2011 by Sobugg   view full review
This was a well rounded salad with a good mix of sweet and salty. In one version I switched...

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