Berry Spinach Salad
A refreshing Berry Spinach Salad featuring fresh berries, spinach, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Equipment
- non-stick skillet
- serving bowl
- Measuring Cup
Ingredients
Sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds raw or roasted
- 1 ½ teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt if seeds are unsalted
- 1 dash cayenne optional
Salad
- 5 ounces baby spinach roughly chopped
- 1 ½ cups fresh berries any combination
- ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese more if desired
Balsamic vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Warm a small non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the sunflower seeds. Toast the seeds while stirring constantly until lightly golden, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- In a serving bowl, combine the spinach, berries, crumbled goat cheese, and sunflower seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Just before serving, drizzle enough vinaigrette to lightly coat the leaves and gently toss. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make it dairy free/vegan: Omit the goat cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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