Spinach Pomegranate Salad Recipe Print
This colorful spinach pomegranate salad recipe is loaded with phytochemicals for heart health, eye health, and cancer prevention. Serve it as a side salad or add grilled chicken and a side of whole grain garlic toast to make it a main course.
Makes 4 Small Side Salads
What You Need:
6 cups or more washed fresh spinach leaves
Seeds from one pomegranate
1 tbsp. Toasted pine nuts
Dressing:
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. dry mustard or Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
How You Prepare:
1. In a small bowl/jar combine dressing ingredients and mix.
2. In a large bowl place the spinach and drizzle with dressing and toss the salad.
3. Top with pomegranate seeds and pine nuts.
Hint: To learn how to cut up a pomegranate check out this previous post here: How to cut up a pomegranate
Per Serving:
Calories 170
Carbohydrates 16 g
Protein 4 g
Fat 12 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
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