Spinach And Citrus Salad With Berry Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A light, fresh starter for your next Spring or Summer dinner party. Rich in antioxidants, healthy fats and vitamins. Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh blackberries ( or frozen and thawed) |
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice |
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive or flax seed oil |
8 cups baby spinach leaves |
1 red grapefruit, peeled and segmented |
1 clementine (or mandarin) orange, peeled and segmented |
1 red onion, thinly sliced |
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms |
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts or slivered almonds (for a nut free version use sunflower seeds or omit) |
Directions:
1. In a bowl (or small blender), mash the blackberries until no chunks remain.
2. Stir in the orange juice, vinegar and oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
3. In a salad serving bowl toss together the spinach, grapefruit segments, orange segments, onion and mushrooms.
4. Pour the dressing over top of the salad and toss well to combine.
5. Garnish with the chopped walnuts and serve immediately.
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