“WALDORFED” SPINACH SALAD

2 large Jonagold apples, peeled cored, sliced ¼ inch thick
Juice of 1 large lemon
Zest of ½ lemon
4 small scallions, thinly sliced
2 stalks of celery finely diced
½ cup dark raisins
1/3 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup almond or peanut butter
2 Tablespoons maple syrup or honey
5 cups baby spinach leaves
¼ cup toasted slivered almonds or peanuts (if using peanut butter)

1. Combine the apples with the lemon juice, zest, scallions, celery and raisins in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, almond butter and syrup.
3. Toss this mixture together with the apple mixture and chill until serving.
4. When ready to serve, toss the apple mixture with the spinach and garnish with toasted slivered almonds.