Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2004

This was really good- quick (gotta love that) and tasty. The dressing is a nice balance of flavors yet simple. I used less oil (a little over 1/8c) and it was great. Also used shredded cheese because I had some on hand and chopped rather than sliced my Cameo apple(not GS- a good fresh Cameo is the BEST) and completely forgot the walnuts. It was all good anyhow :) Could play w/ salad ingredients and still have it be tasty. A fast, nice change to encourge our spinach usage. We will be enjoying this again and again as is and w/ variations. Thanks for sharing your recipe Caramommy.

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APPLEGAL1

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2005

This salad is delicious! I made it for a potluck dinner, and it was a big hit, especially with me. I went home and made another batch of the dressing, and I have been eating this salad (without the cheese-I just lost 12 pounds, and would like to keep it off)at least three days a week since. The dressing is just great-different-not too tangy, not too sweet. I just love it!

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andikay

Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2005

Very nice combination of flavors. I contributed this salad to Christmas Eve dinner, and the adults seemed to really like it. I will make this again. However, despite the almost "caramel apple-y" flavor, the kids seemed a little put off by the spinach.

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crackedglass

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Tecumseh, Nebraska, USA

Living In: Arvada, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2005

An interesting flavor combination.. very tasty and tangy! I used Red Delicious apples and shredded cheese because it's what I had on hand. I think I may omit the cheese next time because I don't think it's necessary and just adds fat and calories. A great way to get spinach in your diet.. along with Jerry Lynne's Spinach and Strawberry Salad from this site.

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CookieDough

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2005

I am not a salad person, but I LOVE this salad! You might try serving the cheese, nuts, and apples on the side, because they all fall to the bottom of the serving bowl.

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DDTLSR4X

Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2005

I will give this 10 stars! One of the best tasting, simplest salads ever!

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KRAEZDAY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2005

Thought this salad was rather bland and didn't much care for the dressing. I liked the idea of blending spinach with apples...next time I might try pears instead, add red onion and use a raspberry vinaigrette in place of the maple/cider vinegar/olive oil concoction.

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lisa

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2005

An excellent fall salad. I couldn't think of a better way to serve spinach.

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veruga1

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2006

This was very good a nice change of pace. Since I'm low carb, I made raspberry vinaigrette to use instead of the maple syrup. The apples and spinach worked very well together. The walnuts added a nice crunch also. I think I'll use a different cheese than cheddar next time. I like goat cheese or Feta in salads.

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Ken Heffner

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Perry Hall, Maryland, USA

Living In: Cary, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2006

When I do not have spinach I will use romaine which works just as well. I have added thinly sliced red onion and some crumbled bacon for a touch of saltly flavor. The dressing is so easy!

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