Healthy Recipe: Sweet Spinach and Berry Salad
Layers of lush berries, bright citrus and crunchy pepitas add color and texture to this tasty dish
The slightly sweet flavor of spinach pairs well with ripe, juicy fruits in this delectable 15-minute salad. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar is all you need for the dressing, and its sweetness is tempered by peppery basil leaves to create the perfect finishing flavors for this eye-catching salad. Serve it as a side dish with a bowl of soup, or toss in some cooked and cooled whole grains to make it a substantial meal.
Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 navel oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and cut into large pieces
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup thinly sliced heart of palm
- 2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 12 to 14 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Directions
In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Toss to mix well. Serve immediately.
(Recipe from forksoverknives.com)
