HEALTHY EATING TIPS
In an effort to promote better eating habits and overall wellness, we would like to share this recipe with you for SPINACH POWER SALAD WITH MANDARIN VINAIGRETTE.
Spinach Power Salad with Mandarin Vinaigrette Dressing
6 ounces mandarin orange juice (reserve oranges)
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup pure cane sugar
½ small onion (chopped)
1 Tbsp. spicy brown mustard
1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pepper
Salad
½ pound chicken breast (cooked, chopped)
5 ounces baby spinach
1 large carrot (shredded)
24 seedless red grapes
1 ½ ounces walnuts (coarsely chopped)
Reserved mandarin oranges
PREPARATIONS
1. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a blender. Mix until combined.
2. Divide the spinach among four bowls. Top each bowl with the shredded carrots, grapes, mandarin oranges, walnuts and chicken breast.
3. Shake the dressing. Drizzle over each salad.
Makes: 4 servings
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Total Calories 362
Total Fat 22 g
Protein 16 g
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Sodium 488 mg
Total Sugars 22 g
Source: USDA
Posted By: Office of Human Resources