Monday, April 7, 2008

Baby Spinach and Raspberry Salad

Baby Spinach and Raspberry Salad
Serves 4
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp each chopped fresh parsley, tarragon, chives and basil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 small shallot, minced
1/4 cup canola oil
8 cups baby spinach
1 cup fresh raspberries
2 oranges, peeled, membranes removed, segmented
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2-inch strips
1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
PREPARATION
Heat oven to 350°. Toast sunflower seeds on a cookie sheet for 4 minutes. Whisk together vinegar, honey, herbs, garlic and shallot. Slowly whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. In a bowl, toss spinach with 2 tbsp vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with sunflower seeds and remaining ingredients and serve.
121 calories per serving
6 g fat (0.6 g saturated)
15 g carbs
11.5 g fiber
4.7 g protein

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