Wednesday, April 27, 2011

A healthy Spring salad

Want a refreshing meal? Try a healthy salad.


Serves 6

Ingredients
  • 5 cups gourmet salad greens

  • 1 3/4 cups raspberries (about 1 [6-ounce] container)

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • 1/2 teaspoon country-style Dijon mustard

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 6 tablespoons of Sweet Spiced Almonds


  • Preparation

  • Combine the salad greens, raspberries and chopped fresh chives.

  • Combine honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk.

  • Drizzle over lettuce mixture and toss.

  • Serve on six plates.

  • Top each plate with 1 tablespoon of almonds.


  • Nutritional Information
    Amount per serving
    Calories: 84
    Fat: 4.2g
    Protein: 2g
    Carbohydrate: 11.2g
    Fiber: 3.8g
    Cholesterol: 0mg
    Iron: 1.1mg
    Sodium: 123mg
    Calcium: 47mg

    This salad has fiber, antioxidants, and Vitamin C.  Also, the almonds add some Vitamin E and monounsaturated fats.
    Enjoy!

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