Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Salad recipes category.

Warm Apple & Pistachio Spinach Salad Recipe.

Ingredients:

3 TBSPs butter
2 cups chopped crisp apples, unpeeled (about 2 medium apples)
1 TSP grated fresh gingerroot
1 cup shelled roasted pistachios
2 TSPs Dijon mustard
1 package (5 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 TBSPs honey
Coarsely ground pepper

Recipe Instructions:

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
Add apples and ginger; cook and stir until apples soften and begin to caramelize, 3-5 minutes.
Stir in pistachios and Dijon mustard.
Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour two-thirds of apple mixture over spinach.
Add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese; top with remaining apple mixture.
Drizzle with honey.
Add fresh pepper to taste.

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