Although there’s no legal or medical definition of a “superfood,” it is generally accepted to be a food that is a nutrient powerhouse and that contributes to your overall health and well-being. The superfoods in this recipe include strawberries, blueberries, spinach, and walnuts.
superfoods salad
start to finish: 25 minutes
makes: 4 servings
- ⅓ cup raspberry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups packaged fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (10 ounces)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted*
- 1 ounce semisoft goat cheese, crumbled
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 For vinaigrette, in a screw-top jar combine vinegar, mint, honey, oil, and salt. Cover and shake well.
2 In a large bowl toss together spinach, chicken, strawberries, blueberries, walnuts, and goat cheese. Transfer to salad plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with pepper.
nutrition facts per serving: 303 cal., 13 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 63 mg chol., 249 mg sodium, 22 g carb., 3 g fiber, 26 g pro.
*tip: To toast nuts, spread them in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until light brown, shaking pan once or twice. Watch carefully so the nuts don‘t burn.