I've had a chance to sample this salad and as a salad lover persay....this was both delicious and a great HEALTHY alternative!   :)

SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

From our friends at Canyon Ranch.

For marinated apples
1 cup sliced apple (1 small apple)
1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinaigrette

For strawberry Champagne vinaigrette
1/2 cup sliced hulled strawberries
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch salt

For serving
4 cups organic spinach leaves (4 ounces)
4 tablespoons crumbled plain goat cheese (2 ounces)
4 tablespoons dried cranberries
4 teaspoons chopped toasted walnuts

Make marinated apples:
In small bowl, combine apple slices and apple cider vinaigrette. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 and up to 6 hours.

Make strawberry Champagne vinaigrette:
In blender, purée all ingredients until smooth.

To serve:
In medium bowl, toss together spinach and strawberry Champagne vinaigrette. Mound 1 cup dressed spinach on each plate. With fork or slotted spoon, lift apples from marinade and scatter 1/4 cup over each salad. Top each salad with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, and 1 teaspoon walnuts.

Each serving contains approximately 120 calories, 17 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fat, 7 milligrams cholesterol, 4 grams protein, 171 milligrams sodium, and 2 grams fiber.

Makes 4 servings.
Recipe developed by the kitchens of Canyon Ranch

ENJOY and let us know what you think!