A bright, energizing Fit Foodie Finds–style salad: fresh spinach, crisp apple, tart cranberries and a protein‑boosted seed mix tossed in a maple‑lemon dressing. Clean, simple and perfect for Autumn lunch bowls.
Servings: 2 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts (protein boost)
- Fresh cracked pepper
Maple‑Lemon Dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Build the base: Add spinach to a large bowl.
- Add fruit + crunch: Layer apple slices, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and hemp hearts.
- Make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt until smooth.
- Combine: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Finish: Add fresh cracked pepper and serve immediately.
Storage
Best fresh. If prepping ahead, store dressing separately. Keeps 1 day refrigerated.
Substitutions
- Apple → Pear
- Cranberries → Pomegranate seeds
- Pumpkin seeds → Sunflower seeds
- Maple syrup → Honey
Beauty Benefits
- Spinach boosts glow with iron and folate.
- Apple hydrates and brightens skin.
- Cranberries deliver antioxidants for clarity.
- Pumpkin seeds support firmness with zinc.
- Olive oil nourishes the skin barrier.
