Apple Spinach Salad with Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette

==Description==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: Diabetic Living Diet
* Prep time: 20 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes
* Servings: 4 (1-cup) servings plus ⅔ cup of vinaigrette
==Ingredients==
* 4 cups baby spinach
* 1 medium Granny Smith apple
* ¼ cup red onion
* 2 tbsp dried cherries
* ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
=== Thyme-Dijon vinaigrette ===
* ¼ cup olive oil
* ¼ cup white or regular balsamic vinegar
* 2 tsp snipped fresh thyme or ½ tsp crushed dried thyme
* 1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
* ¼ tsp salt
==Directions==
=== Apple spinach salad ===
# In a large bowl, toss together spinach, apple, onion, and cherries.
# Shake Thyme-Dijon vinaigrette; drizzle onto salad.
# Toss to coat.
# If desired, top each serving with cheese. 
=== Thyme-Dijon vinaigrette ===
# In a screw-top jar combine the vinaigrette ingredients.
# Cover and shake well to mix.
# Chill until ready to serve. 
# Make-ahead directions: Prepare the vinaigrette as directed. Cover and chill for up to 1 week. Serve the leftover vinaigrette with a tossed vegetable salad.
== Nutritional information ==
Per Serving:
* 93 Calories | 6g Total Fat | 1g Saturated Fat | 96mg Sodium | 11g Carbs | 2g Dietary Fiber | 0mg Cholesterol1g Protein
* Exchanges: 1 Vegetable | ½ fruit
* Carb Choices: ½
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
Category:Salad Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Granny Smith apple Recipes
Category:Red onion Recipes
Category:Dried cherry Recipes
Category:Feta Recipes
Category:Balsamic vinegar Recipes
Category:Thyme Recipes
Category:Dijon mustard Recipes