Spinach Salad with Blueberries, Feta Cheese, Slivered Almonds and Berry Mint Dressing
This spinach salad is fresh, delicious and absolutely loaded with good nutrition.
8 cups (2 L) spinach
1 cup (250 mL) blueberries
1/2 cup (125 mL) slivered almonds (toasted, optional)
1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled light feta cheese
Dressing:
3 tablespoons (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons (45 mL) Ribena (concentrated blackcurrant nectar)
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon (20 mL) fresh, lemon juice
2 tablespoons (30 mL) fresh mint, chopped
1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) freshly cracked pepper
In a small bowl, whisk together the salad dressing ingredients: olive oil, Ribena, lemon juice, fresh mint and pepper.
Toasting the almonds is optional, but it does intensify their flavour. To toast, place the almonds in an ungreased saucepan over medium heat. Stir them often, so they don’t burn. They are done when golden brown. This should take about 5 minutes.
Place the spinach, blueberries, almonds and feta cheese in a large bowl.
Gently toss salad with the dressing and serve.
Serves 4 people
Serving size: 2 1/2 cups (625 mL)
Calories 263
Total fat 21 g
Saturated 3.5 g
Monounsaturated 12.4 g
Polyunsaturated 3.1 g
Carb 12.9 g
Protein 7.3 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Fibre 4.2 g
Calcium 193 mg
Magnesium 93 mg
Sodium 199 mg
Potassium 509 mg
Vitamin E 6.9 mg
