Spinach Apple Salad with Almonds (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Ingredients
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4 oz baby spinach leaves
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4 oz spring mix lettuces
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1 cup raisins
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¾ cup sliced almonds, toasted
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3 granny smith apples, very thinly sliced (approximately 40 slices per apple)
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2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
→ Honey Cider Dressing Ingredients
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3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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3 tablespoons honey
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⅓ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon dijon mustard
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1½ tablespoons yellow onion, finely minced
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1½ tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
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½ cup light flavor olive oil
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½ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
# Instructions:
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Warm the honey and apple cider vinegar in a small glass bowl using a microwave. Stir until the honey dissolves completely. In an electric blender, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely minced onion, chopped parsley, olive oil, and kosher salt. Add the honey mixture and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust salt as desired. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Using a skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until aromatic and golden. Optionally, caramelize the almonds for additional flavor. Remove from heat and let cool.
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In a large bowl or on a serving platter, combine the baby spinach, spring mix lettuces, raisins, toasted almonds, and sliced apples. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Lightly drizzle half of the prepared honey cider dressing over the salad just before serving. Store remaining dressing in the refrigerator for future use.
# Notes:
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For best results, slice the apples as thinly as possible to evenly distribute their flavor throughout the salad.