Spinach and Apple Noodle Salad with Pecans and Cranberries

Name: Spinach and Apple Noodle Salad with Pecans and Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 apples, spiralized or julienned into noodle-like strands; 5 cups baby spinach; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon ground Dijon mustard; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe GLPR6ac58578137a76

Salad

15 min

438 cal

Servings: 3

No-Cook

SNAP eligible

A fresh, vibrant salad combining tender baby spinach with crisp apple noodles, crunchy pecans, and tart dried cranberries. The salad is dressed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with honey and sharpened with Dijon mustard, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile that works beautifully as a side dish, appetizer, or light snack.

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Ingredients

3 apples, spiralized or julienned into noodle-like strands

5 cups baby spinach

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon ground Dijon mustard

1/3 cup dried cranberries

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped

Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, and honey until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to your preference. Set the dressing aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the spiralized apple noodles, baby spinach, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every component is evenly coated. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Every ingredient is stocked at any of the major Charlotte chains, and the cost per serving lands around $2.50–$3.00 depending on spinach quality and pecan bulk pricing, which is reasonable for a composed salad. The 15-minute claim is honest if you're using pre-cooked noodles and pre-washed spinach, though fresh spinach washing and apple dicing add five minutes in practice. This works as a light weeknight side or packed lunch, reheats adequately if dressed separately, and leans nicely into Southern autumn produce without demanding anything exotic.

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