GirlkinsMommy

I made this recipe this weekend. Its a very interesting blend of flavors. Be sure to buy at least 3 bunches of fresh spinach, b/c 10 oz. is more than you think. I have never had a warm leafy salad before, so this was a great introduction to that. I also used feta cheese instead of roquefort...couldn't find roquefort.

Spinach-Apple Salad with Roquefort Cheese

1 (10-ounce) package washed and trimmed fresh spinach
4 cups cubed unpeeled Granny Smith apple
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, divided
1 cup peeled, cubed ripe papaya
½ cup unsweetened orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ cup (2 ounces) crumbled Roquefort cheese

Remove stems from spinach. Tear into bite-size pieces, and place in a large bowl; set aside.
Combine apple and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a bowl. Toss gently; set aside.
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, papaya, and next 3 ingredients in a small saucepan; stir well. Bring to a boil; remove from heat, and immediately pour over spinach, tossing to coat. Top with apple mixture and cheese, tossing gently. Serve immediately.

Yield 8 (1 ¼ cup) servings

Per serving: 97 calories (23% from fat), Fat 2.5g (sat fat 1.4g), protein 2.9g, carbs 17.3g, cholesterol 6mg, sodium 176mg.