Welcome to the HealthOne recipe series! We will be bringing our patient partners seasonal and nutritious recipes to inspire healthy eating all year round.
Today’s recipe comes from our Health Advocate and Holistic Nutritionist, Emily Dawson.
This salad is perfect for summer.
It combines berries that are an amazing source of antioxidants with iron-rich spinach.
If you want to make this salad a little heartier, feel free to add quinoa or sweet potato.
Here is our new recipe for a spinach salad with fresh berries and maple balsamic vinaigrette!
Ingredients
Spinach Salad
1 large box of spinach
1 box microgreens
2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 cup blueberries
½ English cucumber, sliced and quartered
¼ cup almonds
¼ cup pecans
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced (for serving)
Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
½ cup olive or avocado oil
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp grainy Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, pressed
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Add spinach, microgreens, blueberries, strawberries, red onion, chopped nuts, and cucumber to a large salad bowl and lightly toss.
Make your dressing - add balsamic, olive oil, Dijon, garlic, salt and pepper to a mason jar or small bowl and whisk to combine.
Drizzle your salad with vinaigrette and toss. Top with fresh avocado. Serve and enjoy!
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