Baby Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
From: EatingWell
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.
Servings: 4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 10 mins
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)
Directions
1. Combine spinach, bell pepper and nectarine in a large bowl; toss with Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare double the amount of salad, leaving it undressed, and pack some with a little dressing on the side for lunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 70, Total Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Sodium 74 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, Potassium 348 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 100%, Vitamin C 70%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Vinaigrette-
Ingredients
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/3 cup grapeseed oil, or canola oil
Directions
1. Whisk vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 82, Total Fat 9 g, Sodium 38 mg, Exchanges: 2 fat
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet