Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese, Red Onion, and Green Apple

Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese, Red Onion, and Green Apple

Serves about 6.

A salad that's great any time of year. It's full of flavor and a wonderful addition to a fancy holiday gathering or a casual family evening at home. If you want to follow Cooking Light's recipe exactly, omit the olive oil and cider vinegar - I added those ingredients myself.
Source: Cooking Light magazine



2 T. fresh orange juice
2 T. fresh lime juice
2 t. Dijon mustard
2 t. honey
1 T. olive oil
1 T. cider vinegar
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. thinly vertically sliced red onion
8 c. bagged prewashed baby spinach (about 8 oz.)
1 large, firm, sweet-tart apple, cored and thinly sliced
1 entire container crumbled blue cheese (CL suggests 1/4 c. - no thanks!)

Combine the first 8 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.
Combine onion, spinach, and apple in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.