Fruity Spinach Salad

Fruit and spinach make a delicious combination, especially when drizzled with a lovely vinaigrette dressing, and adding walnuts gives your salad a fun crunch.

Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this easy-to-make recipe!

Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 165)

• 1 pint fresh organic strawberries (or 2 cups sliced)
• 8 oz. fresh spinach, washed, dried, torn to pieces

Dressing:

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• ½ tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon flax seed oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Garnish:

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Cut berries in half and arrange over spinach in a serving bowl.
2. Combine dressing ingredients in blender or food processor and process until smooth. Just before serving, pour over salad and toss.
3. Garnish with nuts.

Note(s): For a variation, try raspberries in place of strawberries, and sliced almonds in place of walnuts.

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