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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 162.5
  • Total Fat: 15.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 49.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 2.7 g

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Chef Meg's Baby Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Toasted Almonds

Submitted by: CHEF_MEG

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Chef Meg moves strawberries from the dessert course to the salad course. Fresh and juicy during spring and summer months, strawberries are delicious when combined with tender spinach and crunchy toasted almonds. This dish was inspired by a member-submitted recipe. She reduced the amount of sweetener used and then increased the vegetables to ensure you'd get a full cup of fruit and vegetables.
TIP: Instead of slicing strawberries for the salad, quarter them. Quartered strawberries are easier to pick up with a fork!

12 Minutes to Prepare and Cook



Ingredients

    1/3 c almonds, slivered
    3 c baby spinach
    3/4 c strawberries, quartered
    1 T balsamic vinegar
    1 t Dijon mustard
    1 t honey
    3 T extra virgin olive oil
    Salt and pepper to taste


Directions

Place the almonds in a dry skillet or saute pan. Cook over low heat, shaking the pan the entire time until the almonds are toasting. Almonds are done when you start to smell a "nutty" scent.
Remove almonds from the pan to cool. (Do not cool in the skillet becasue they will burn from the heat that remains in the pan.) Wash and dry the spinach.

Prepare the dressing by placing the vinegar, mustard, and honey in a mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until all is incorporated. Place spinach in a large bowl. Add strawberries, almonds, and dressing. Toss to coat. If desired, season with a pinch of salt and pepper.


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHEF_MEG.

Number of Servings: 4



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Incredible! 		I love this. I use the maple grove strawberry balsmic dressing (it is low cal) So even when strawberries are out of season, I use some grilled chicken with the strawberry dressing
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HOPE4METOO
(11/5/09)
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Very Good 		I used walnuts instead of almonds.GREAT!
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SUGARPUNK52
(11/5/09)
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Very Good 		I threw a bit of chopped cucumber on the top and didn't even need the dressing. Next time I may try shopped apples for a different sweetness
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CROTHERSRL
(8/5/09)
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Good 		Good combination of veggies and fruit but thought the dressing was way too oily. I will make this again but will use a Kraft light dressing of some kind instead.
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SCIGEEK
(8/4/09)
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Incredible! 		This is my favorite summer salad. I use Ken's lite raspberry vinegarette dressing...delicious!!
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IGGLES08
(11/5/09)
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Incredible! 		going to fix again for lunch today! YUMMMMMMY
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FLUFFY1959
(11/5/09)
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I am too lazy to mix my own dressing. I use fat-free poppyseed dressing or Ken's Healthy Options Sweet Vidalia. It is also not necessary to toast the almonds--I prefer them anemic. Also when strawberries are out ot season, dried cranberries (craisens) are a good substitute.
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LOLAMOM2
(11/5/09)
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I use a little low fat/low cal raspberry vinaigrette and add some low fat feta, it's very delicious!
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KUEENKAREN
(11/5/09)
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Incredible! 		I have made this before and it's great.
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LOVEPAINTING
(11/3/09)
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Its a great recipe, its low carb. and thats what I need for my diet.
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BABYLOBO3
(10/13/09)
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Incredible! 		I will have this again.
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MARYMAC45
(7/31/09)
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Good 		The only reason I rated it good was because I actually have not tried it yet. It sounds excellent though, once we try it I will probably change my rating to a 5 star.
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MARMCORE
(7/30/09)
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Very Good 		I have also made this with raspberries and roasted red peppers...yummy, kick it up and add some hot peppers roasted.
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EMILYBEMENT
(11/5/09)
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Incredible! 		GREAT SALAD AND LOW CAL TOO ! MANY OPTIONS T MAKE IT EVEN LOWER IN CALORIES.
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EGGBASKET1
(11/5/09)
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I have had spinach and strawberry salad before but I bet the almonds give it a different flavor, will try this weekend.
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50PLUSBABY
(11/5/09)
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I have had a similar salad before and it was delicious. I will probably add cucumbers, shredded carrots and some cherry/grape tomatoes to make it more filling and get more veggies in. I will probably also use one of the Ken's healthy choice salad dressings to make it lower calories and carbs.
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BETTYAHE
(11/5/09)
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I'll try this for good. I love all 3 ingredients and it sounds like a good mixture. Can't wait to try.
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HOPE2BE
(11/3/09)
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Very Good 		very good
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FURBALLDTH
(10/25/09)
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This is great, I eat spinach almost every day, so a good way to use it.
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ETHELMERZ
(11/5/09)
 
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This is right up my alley! I can't wait for the next strawberry crop from Florida.
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SISTERDOE
(11/5/09)
 
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Incredible! 		Also excellent with mandarin oranges in place of (or in addition to) the strawberries! Yummmm!
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ITSUX2BFAT
(11/5/09)
 
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look very delish
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KAITIBUG
(11/5/09)
 
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Very Good 		tasty will make again
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JEANY42
(11/5/09)
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Incredible! 		I love how its simple tastey.
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JORDANJONES11
(11/5/09)
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