I love lightly cooking spinach. It makes it slightly less bitter and more appetizing, especially on a cold day.

Ingredients:

Warm Maple Dressing:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
• 1 TBSP maple syrup
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

• ¼ cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, or sliced almonds)
• 8 oz bag spinach, chopped
• 1 apple, chopped
• ¼ cup blueberries
• ¼ cup feta (omit if you are sensitive to dairy; or try goat dairy)

Instructions:

1. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, add spinach, apple, blueberries, nuts, and feta (if using). Toss with dressing. Heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
3. Consider topping with hard boiled eggs to make this a complete meal.

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