Asian Pear Spinach Salad

Did you know that one cup of spinach has only 7 calories and over 100% of your daily needs of Vitamin A and K? It also has high levels of folate, manganese, magnesium, iron, Vitamin C, and calcium. Spinach has become popular due to its antioxidants, anti- inflammatory and anticancer profile.

Ingredients

  • Spinach
  • Asian pear, thinly sliced
  • Orange or red peppers
  • Red onion
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp slivered almonds
  • 3 tbsp craisins
  • Black and white sesame seeds

Ginger Dressing(Yields ½ cup)
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp dried ginger

Nutrition Facts

    Per 2 Tbsp of Dressing

  • Calories 57
  • Total Fat 4g
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • Carbohydrates 4g
  • Fiber 0g
  • Protein 0g
  • Sodium 184mg

Instructions

Place all salad dressing ingredients into a bowl. Whisk together so that the wet and dry ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Pour over salad and serve.
*Dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.