Spinach and Berry Salad

Serves 6 – 8
1 Serving = 1 ½ cups

Spinach and Berry Salad with Regular Dressing

Spinach and berry salad nutrition facts
spinach and berry salad

ingredients

  • 1 bag (10 ounce) fresh spinach, torn into bite sized pieces
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1½ cups fresh raspberries or strawberries, hulled and cut into quarters or halves
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup low-fat poppy seed salad dressing
  • ¼ cup pecans, chopped (optional)

preparation

  1. Combine the spinach, cilantro, strawberries and onion slices in a large bowl.
  2. Drizzle with dressing and toss.
  3. Add pecans (optional)

Dressing

ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ clove fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Splenda® or artificial sweetener

Note:
To make a lower fat dressing, decrease olive oil by 2 tablespoons and increase vinegar by 2 tablespoons.

preparation

  1. Combine all dressing ingredients and mix well.

Nutrition Information for Salad with Dressing
Calories 130     Fat 10 grams     Carbohydrates 9 grams     Protein 2 grams    

Nutrition Information for Salad with Lower Fat Dressing
Calories 80     Fat 5 grams     Carbohydrates 7 grams     Protein 2 grams

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