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Spinach Salad

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Note: This recipe is especially for kids with lactose intolerance, who need to limit or avoid dairy products.

Prep time: 20 minutes

What you need:

  • 6 cups fresh spinach, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup mandarin oranges
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 4 ounces soy blue cheese crumbles
  • 1/4 cup cashews

Dressing ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1/3 teaspoon poppy seeds

What to do:

  1. Mix dressing ingredients and whisk together. Refrigerate to cool, if desired.
  2. Mix the fruit and spinach together.
  3. Pour dressing over salad and mix well to coat evenly.
  4. Divide salad among 4 plates (about 2 cups each plate).
  5. Sprinkle cashews and soy blue cheese over the top of each salad plate.

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

  • 229 calories
  • 11g protein
  • 12g fat
  • 3g sat fat
  • 24g carbohydrate
  • 2g fiber
  • 66mg cholesterol
  • 549mg sodium
  • 276mg calcium
  • 3.9mg iron

Serves: 4

Serving size: about 2 cups

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Variations and suggestions:
This salad can be served as a side dish, or add some chicken to it and make it a meal!

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