SPINACH-AND-BERRIES SALAD WITH NON-FAT CURRY DRESSING

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The foods in this easy recipe are powerhouses of nutrition. Why this recipe is good for you: Super-high antioxidants in spinach and berries; Curry powder is anti-inflammatory; Blueberries stimulate the birth rate of new brain cells in elderly rats, according to Tufts University research.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Strawberry Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces fresh spinach, torn in bite-sized pieces
1 cup thickly sliced strawberries
1 cup blueberries
1 small red onion, thinly sliced, pulled into rings
½ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt, pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash and dry spinach. Whip together dressing. Add to spinach and toss lightly. Add berries, onion and pecans. Toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 131 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

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