Superfoods Salad
Spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and walnuts sometimes are called superfoods because they are loaded with antioxidants, thought to contribute to good health.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup raspberry vinegar
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2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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4 cups packaged fresh baby spinach leaves
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2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast
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2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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1/2 cup fresh blueberries
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1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
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1 ounce semisoft goat cheese, crumbled
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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For vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar, combine vinegar, mint, honey, oil, and salt. Cover and shake well.
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In a large bowl, toss together spinach, chicken, strawberries, blueberries, walnuts, and goat cheese. Transfer to salad plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition information
Calories 303, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 249 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Total Sugar 14 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 91%, Calcium 7%, Iron 16%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Fruit .5, Other Carbohydrate .5, Fat 2.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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