Canyon Ranch Spa: Spinach Salad with Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette

Whenever I go to the spa I always look for something new and refreshing to eat. I also want to be able to make it at home. I found this great recipe on Epicurious.

For marinated apples
1 cup sliced apple (1 small apple)
1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinaigrette

For strawberry Champagne vinaigrette
1/2 cup sliced hulled strawberries
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon sugarPinch salt

For serving
4 cups organic spinach leaves (4 ounces)
4 tablespoons crumbled plain goat cheese (2 ounces)
4 tablespoons dried cranberries
4 teaspoons chopped toasted walnuts

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Preparation
Make marinated apples:
In small bowl, combine apple slices and apple cider vinaigrette. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 and up to 6 hours.

Make strawberry Champagne vinaigrette:
In blender, purée all ingredients until smooth.

To serve:
In medium bowl, toss together spinach and strawberry Champagne vinaigrette. Mound 1 cup dressed spinach on each plate. With fork or slotted spoon, lift apples from marinade and scatter 1/4 cup over each salad. Top each salad with 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, and 1 teaspoon walnuts.