Scandinavian Spinach & Quinoa Salad

Makes 5 Servings

Cooking + Prep Time:  35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of oil, olive
• 1/3 cup of vinegar, white balsamic
• 2 tbsp. of water, filtered
• 1/2 tsp. of salt, sea
• 1/4 tsp. of pepper, ground
• 1/2 tsp. of honey, pure
• 3/4 lb. of peeled shrimp
• 6 oz. of spinach, baby
• 4 oz. of salad greens, mixed
• 2 peeled, diced whole mangoes, large
• 1 & 1/4 cup of pomegranate seeds
• 1 cup of cooked quinoa
• 1 cup of chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup of cheese, feta

Instructions:

1. In food processor, combine oil, vinegar, water, salt, ground pepper and pure honey. Blend till creamy and smooth and set it aside.

2. In large sized pan, add 2 tbsp. of dressing prepared in step 1. Heat on med-high till hot. Add the shrimp and cook till cooked through and pink on each side. Set them aside.

3. In large sized bowl, combine mixed greens, baby spinach, pomegranate seeds, mangoes, walnuts, quinoa, cooked shrimp and feta cheese. Drizzle dressing over top. Toss and combine well. Serve.