Spinach Salad Recipe

Spinach salad with blueberries and feta cheese

Spinach is a dark green leafy vegetable that is a good source of beta-carotene. To remove some of the salt from the feta cheese, drain water from the feta container, rinse the feta under running water then place in cold water.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional information per serving (2 cups / 500 ml)

Calories: 113, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated fat 2 g, dietary cholesterol 9 mg, carbohydrates: 18g, Dietary fiber:4 g, Sodium: 202 mg, Potassium: 764 mg

Ingredients:

8 cups baby spinach, washed
1 cup fresh blueberries
¼ cup feta cheese, rinsed and crumbled

Dressing:

1 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp finely chopped dried apricots (about 3)

Directions:

1. Place spinach, blueberries and feta cheese in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl combine dressing ingredients. Toss with salad and serve. 

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