Spinach Apple Salad

• 5 ounces fresh spinach
• 1 honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup shaved parmesan
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Apple Cider Vinaigrette

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking and continue to whisk until the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, combine everything in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake to combine.

Mix all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with the dressing.