Berry Bright Spinach Salad

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Berry Bright Spinach Salad

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Did you know your body needs fat in order to absorb iron? The developed-specially-for spinach dressing is low fat rather than fat free to aid in absorption of iron from spinach.

Tags: Easy, 30 mins, Side Dishes, Salads, Cheese, Vegetables, Fruit, President's Choice Blue Menu, Vegetarian
Serves: 6
Skill level: Easy
Prep time: 15  minutes
Cooking time: 8  minutes
Total: 23  minutes

Additional Information

Ingredients

1/4 cup (50 mL) no name Sliced Almonds
1 pkg (142 g) PC Organics Baby Spinach
2 cups (500 mL) quartered strawberries
1 cup (250 mL) blueberries
1/3 cup (75 mL) PC Blue Menu Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled PC Soft Unripened Goat's Milk Cheese

Instructions

  1. In small frying pan set over medium heat, toast nuts for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
  2. In large bowl, stir together spinach, strawberries and blueberries. Add dressing; toss to coat. Transfer to serving platter. Crumble goat cheese over top and sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

 

Chef's Tips

Substitute crumbled goat cheese with crumbled feta cheese, if you prefer.

Nutritional Information
Per portion
Calories 110 Cal
Fat 5 g
Sodium 125 mg
Carbohydrate 12 g
Fibre 2 g
Protein 4 g