2-3tbspseasoned rice vinegar, to taste(we like our vinaigrette tangy - use less vinegar if you don't)
1tbsp red wine vinegar
1clove of garlic, minced
1pinchsugar, to taste
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Salad:
4cupsbaby spinach
¼ small red onion, sliced thinly(If the onion is too strong, soak slices in ice water for 10 minutes to mellow flavor)
2tbspdried cranberries
2tbsptoasted pepitas(pumpkin seeds)
½ crisp apple (I used Envy), sliced thinly
2tbspgoat cheese crumbles
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the vinaigrette by combining the canola oil, olive oil, seasoned rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and a pinch of sugar together. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste; whisk until well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to mingle.
Prepare the salad by combining the spinach, onion slices, dried cranberries, and toasted pepitas together in a bowl.
Whisk the vinaigrette well then drizzle some on the salad, to taste. Toss to coat evenly. Pour salad into the serving bowl then top with freshly cracked black pepper, to taste, apple slices, and goat cheese crumbles.
Serve immediately with additional vinaigrette on the side. Enjoy.