Baby Spinach Salad With Swiss Cheese Crisps

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 6

Baby Spinach Salad With Swiss Cheese Crisps is a delicious and refreshing salad perfect for a light lunch or a side dish for dinner

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups swiss cheese , shredded
	12 ounces Baby Spinach , fresh and washed
	1 -2 small red apple
	1 lemon wedge
	3 -4 sprigs fresh thyme , stripped from stems and chopped
	1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
	1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
	1/4 - 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

317

Sugar

Fat

27g

Baby Spinach Salad With Swiss Cheese Crisps is a tasty and healthy option for those looking for a light meal or a refreshing side dish. This salad is packed with fresh baby spinach, crisp red apples, and delicious Swiss cheese crisps that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. The golden-brown cheese crisps add a delightful crunch and texture to the salad while the light dressing adds the right amount of tangy flavor to the greens. This salad is easy to make and perfect for a summer lunch or a light dinner. Give it a try and enjoy the combination of fresh ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.	Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3.	Place 1½ cups of shredded Swiss cheese on the parchment paper, forming circles about 2 inches apart.
4.	Place the cheese in the oven and bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese crisps are golden brown.
5.	Remove them from the oven and let them cool.
6.	While the cheese crisps are cooling, wash and dry the baby spinach and place them on your serving platter.
7.	Cut the red apple into small cubes and sprinkle them over the baby spinach.
8.	In a small bowl, whisk together the juice from one lemon wedge, chopped fresh thyme, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil until well combined.
9.	Drizzle the dressing over the baby spinach and red apple mixture.
10.	Break the Swiss cheese crisps into large chunks and add them to the top of the salad.

PROS

This salad is packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach and crisp red apples.

The Swiss cheese crisps add a delicious crunch and flavor to the salad.

The salad dressing is light and flavorful, adding the perfect tangy touch to the dish.

CONS

This salad may not be filling enough for a main course meal.

The Swiss cheese crisps, while delicious, are high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Baby spinach is packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients that can help improve your overall health.
The apples add fiber to the dish, aiding in digestion and helping to regulate blood sugar levels.
Olive oil is rich in healthy fats and has been shown to aid in reducing inflammation in the body.