Apple and Spinach Salad

Name: Apple and Spinach Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Red Delicious apples 0.5 lb; Spinach 3 &frac13; cups; Peeled almonds ½ cup; Primosale cheese 5.3 oz; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Wildflower honey to taste

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Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 541
Carbohydrates g 22.1
of which sugars g 19.6
Protein g 19.4
Fats g 41.7
of which saturated fat g 12.3
Fiber g 7.8
Cholesterol mg 53
Sodium mg 1023

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 10 min
Serving: 2
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Ivana Ester Marra

Fresh flavors really shine in an apple and baby spinach salad. It's a dish folks all over Italy enjoy, especially when it cools down and crisp apples pop up everywhere. Sweet apples and tender baby spinach mix with slices of primosale cheese—a classic Sicilian fave, kinda mild and a bit salty. Chopped almonds add a crunchy bite, making it more interesting. Plus, a drizzle of millefiori honey adds a sweet and tangy twist. It's unique to Italian kitchens. Really is.

And here's the thing, millefiori comes from wildflowers, bringing a flowery note you don’t get with other honey. So... People love using whatever apples they grab from the market. The salad shifts with each season, keeping that cool, light, easy-going Italian vibe for weeknight dinners or quick lunches. This spinach apple salad recipe is really something. Some folks swap almonds for walnuts or even toss in thinly sliced pears if apples aren’t around.

Primosale? Pretty common. But you’ll sometimes see ricotta salata in Sicilian versions. Which is great. The honey dressing keeps it feeling fresh and not too heavy or boring. People love how this apple spinach salad works with all meals—sometimes a side, sometimes alone when you want something light yet moist and satisfying. Using local ingredients is key. Makes it feel genuine, not fancy.

For sure, if you wanna play around, toss in cranberries, walnuts, or even feta. Gives the salad a new twist without losing that Italian touch. And look, you end up with a plate that's colorful, tastes bright, and feels just right. Perfect for any day when you need variety. Whether it’s a cozy dinner at home or a picnic, this salad will definitely be a hit—bringing a slice of Italy to your table with every bite. Seriously good.

How to prepare Apple and Spinach Salad

To make the apple and spinach salad, first rinse the spinach leaves under running water and let them drain in a colander 1. Cut the primosale cheese into chunks 2, then thoroughly wash the apple and cut it in half 3.

Remove the core and then slice it 4 to obtain thin wedges 5. Pour the spinach into a bowl, season with salt 6

and a drizzle of olive oil 7. Mix and then add the primosale cheese 8 and apple slices 9.

Add the almonds last 10, season with the wildflower honey 11, and serve the apple and spinach salad immediately 12.

Storage

We recommend consuming the apple and spinach salad right away.

Tip

As an alternative to apples, you can use seasonal crunchy pears. The honey will give a sweet and sour note; if you do not like it, you can use balsamic vinegar for flavoring.

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Apple and Spinach Salad

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Apple and Spinach Salad

Storage

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