Apple Pear Cucumber Spinach Salad is a light salad that packs a punch of flavor from sweet apples and pears. Tossed with a balsamic mustard dressing and and served over arugula, this salad is simple yet flavorful.
Switch up your salad with some unique ingredients and fresh flavors! I love this salad because it's got a few ingredients that I wouldn't normally put in a salad.
My 'typical' salad is just lettuce and whatever vegetables I have around - carrots, bell peppers, cabbage, etc. I love that salad. It's easy, uncomplicated, and super nutritious. But this Apple Pear Cucumber Spinach Salad is fun and flavorful and a great switch up to your salad routine.
Plus, it's super simple.
Start by mixing a quick dressing of stone ground mustard (hello texture!), balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and salt.
Then toss the dressing with your sliced apples, pears, and cucumbers. If you have the time, refrigerate to let the flavors blend.
Serve over a bed of arugula.
And that's it!
It's unique. Yet entirely un-complicated.
Step 1. In a medium bowl, mix the mustard, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and salt.
Step 2. Pour over the sliced cucumber and pear. Recommended: cover and refrigerate 20-30 minutes, to allow the flavors to blend.
Step 3. Arrange the cucumber mixture on a bed of arugula. Serve and enjoy!
The pear apple cucumber mixture can be prepared 24-48 hours in advance. Simply mix it up and place in the fridge. Then toss with the arugula when you'r ready to serve.
This salad would be delicious with some tofu or tempeh served on top.
This salad will last up to 5 days in the fridge.
Store the apple pear cucumber mixture separate from the greens. When serving, simply toss them together.
Thank you God for salad that nourishes our bodies and tastes good too! We are grateful for the abundance of food and flavors you have blessed us with. Amen.
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Apple Pear Cucumber Spinach Salad is a light salad that packs a punch of flavor from sweet apples and pears. Tossed with a balsamic mustard dressing and and served over arugula, this salad is simple yet flavorful.
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