BABY SPINACH AND RASPBERRY SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Raspberry     Orange     Spinach     Bell Pepper     Carrot     Spring     Healthy     Seed     Self     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tbsp each chopped fresh parsley, tarragon, chives and basil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 small shallot, minced
1/4 cup canola oil
8 cups baby spinach
1 cup fresh raspberries
2 oranges, peeled, membranes removed, segmented
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2-inch strips
1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Toast sunflower seeds on a cookie sheet for 4 minutes. Whisk together vinegar, honey, herbs, garlic, and shallot. Slowly whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. In a bowl, toss spinach with 2 tbsp vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with sunflower seeds and remaining ingredients and serve.

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