Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Fruit And Nut Avocado Spinach Salad


Eating spinach gives your body nutrients such as folate and lutein that is very good for the nervous system function and helps to keep your eyes healthy.
It is low in calories and loaded with vitamins and fiber.Spinach has a high nutritional value and is extremely rich in antioxidants,also considered to be a great source of iron. It is especially wonderful fresh, steamed, or quickly boiled.

Ingredients

1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped raw pecans
1/2 apple, cored and diced
1 tablespoon diced red onion
2 tablespoons grated carrot
1/4 avocado, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette (Farmboy brand is excellent)

Preparation

1.Place spinach, cranberries, pecans, apple, onion, carrot, and avocado into a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, and toss to coat.

This is great with any meal, full of flavor and nutrients.

Enjoy!!!

Sylvie Thibert

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