Chopped Spinach and Smoked Gouda Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

For 6 servings, Chopped Spinach and Smoked Gouda Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette keeps the list centered on honey, Dijon mustard and rice vinegar. Set aside about 20 minutes.

• Yield 6 servings
• Ready in 20 minutes

Ingredients

Dressing

• 10 tablespoons honey
• 5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 4 tablespoons rice vinegar

Salad

• 6 ounces baby or regular spinach , chopped
• ½ cup sweet crisp apple , peeled and diced
• ¼ cup finely chopped shallot or red onion
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• ½ cup smoked Gouda cheese , cubed
• ⅓ cup chopped lightly salted almonds , toasted

Instructions

1. For the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve (or up to a week or so).
2. For the salad, toss all the salad ingredients together. Add the dressing, to taste, and toss to combine or serve individual servings with the dressing alongside.

Dress it just before it goes to the table so the leaves stay crisp.