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

Apple spinach salad

 * 1) In a large bowl, toss together spinach, apple, onion, and cherries.
 * 2) Shake Thyme-Dijon vinaigrette; drizzle onto salad.
 * 3) Toss to coat.
 * 4) If desired, top each serving with cheese.

Thyme-Dijon vinaigrette

 * 1) In a screw-top jar combine the vinaigrette ingredients.
 * 2) Cover and shake well to mix.
 * 3) Chill until ready to serve.
 * 4) 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