WARM APPLE & PISTACHIO SPINACH SALAD

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I'm really not a salad person, but this unusual salad is actually worthy of bringing to a dinner party or even eating by itself. It's also super quick and easy to make. -Justine Kmiecik, Crestview, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped crisp apples, unpeeled (about 2 medium apples)
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 cup shelled roasted pistachios
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 package (5 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons honey
Coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples and ginger; cook and stir until apples soften and begin to caramelize, 3-5 minutes. Stir in pistachios and Dijon mustard. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Pour two-thirds of apple mixture over spinach. Add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese; top with remaining apple mixture. Drizzle with honey. Add fresh pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Ayaan Nuur
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I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Mkamranmeo6 Mkamranmeo6
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Shakil Shak
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Benjamin Salvitti
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one was really good.


Holious Oppong
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


sabi Bhai
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with a different dressing.


Mariya Sulaiman
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I love this salad! It's so healthy and delicious. I especially love the dressing.


Yasir Kamboh
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This salad is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is so easy to make.


Danish Alii
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


HAMAD Ge
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet apples, crunchy pistachios, and tender spinach was perfect. The dressing was also delicious and easy to make.