Baby Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/baby_spinach_salad_with_raspberry_vinaigrette.html
From EatingWell: June/July 2006, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008)Salad is a great way to increase your family's fruit and vegetable consumption—the challenge is getting your children (or picky eaters) to enjoy it. We've found that a simple, slightly sweet dressing like our Raspberry Vinaigrette, tossed with mild-flavored greens, such as baby spinach, fruit and your family's favorite vegetables can convince most everyone to take a bite.
4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 cups prewashed baby spinach
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 nectarine, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 tablespoons Raspberry Vinaigrette, (recipe follows)
Preparation
- Combine spinach, bell pepper and nectarine in a large bowl; toss with Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Nutrition
Per serving : 70 Calories; 5 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 6 g Carbohydrates; 2 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 74 mg Sodium; 348 mg Potassium
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Prepare double the amount of salad, leaving it undressed, and pack some with a little dressing on the side for lunch.