Tips Of The Day

Dietician Sheela Sherawat

Spinach salad with strawberry good for health

Ingredients: serves 6 -8

Honey Mustard Dressing (see recipe below)
2 bunches fresh spinach leaves, washed, dried, and chilled
1 cup thickly-sliced fresh strawberries 
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted 
1 small red onion, thinly-sliced (optional)
Fresh blueberries (for garnish)

Method:
Prepare Honey Mustard Dressing; set aside.
Remove stems and veins from spinach and tear into bite-sized pieces; place into a large salad bowl.
Toss spinach with 1/4 cup of Honey Mustard Dressing for every 6 cups of spinach greens; toss gently. Add strawberries, sliced almonds or sesame seeds, and onion; toss again and serve.

Honey Mustard Dressing: 

2 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar 
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey 
1 teaspoons Dijon mustard 
Coarse salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste

In a small jar with a lid, combine balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; cover securely and shake vigorously. Store, covered, in the refrigerator. Serve at room temperature