Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Avocados

 There is something else that I really appreciate about this dressing. I am currently gluten free. Naturally, first thing I did was to visit the Marzetti Simply Dressed website, and, lo and behold, all of their dressings (except Ginger Sesame) are clearly marked as gluten-free! Few things in life make me happier these days than seeing a clear gluten free label on a product I like!
 Because Marzetti Simply Dressed dressings have no preservatives, they have to be refrigerated, so make sure to look for them in the refrigerated section of grocers’ produce departments. You will definitely find me looking and searching for more flavors of this brand: I really want to try their Champagne Salad Dressing, Pomegranate Salad Dressing, or Strawberry Poppyseed Salad Dressing, to name just a few!

Make sure not to add the dressing to the salad until serving time, otherwise the spinach will wilt quickly. Add the dressing right before you’re ready to serve! Also, drizzle just enough dressing to coat the leaves–don’t pour all of it at once–let your taste buds be your guide and use just enough to coat the salad lightly! Enjoy!
Ingredients :
10 oz fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups of torn leaves)
1 Granny Smith apple, sliced
1 Gala apple, sliced
1 or 2 avocados, sliced
1 cup pecan halves
2 whole fresh mandarin oranges, peeled; or 1 can of mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Instructions :
Chop 1/4 cup of pecan halves into smaller bites - set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients except for 1/4 cup of chopped pecan halves.
Drizzle the salad with the dressing and toss. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of the salad. Serve immediately.