Spinach and Strawberry Salad

This salad is elegant. I love the simple flavors that when combined become something wonderful.   This is one of those meals that I look forward to each summer when the strawberries and spinach are at their freshest.

Spinach Strawberry Salad

Ingredients:

5 oz spinach
2 tsp minced red onion
1/8 cup flax seed oil (vegetable oil would work well too)
1/8 cup agave nectar
1 tbsp champagne vinegar (apple cider vinegar would taste just as good)
dash of brags
dash of paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
2 tbsp sunflower seeds
1/2 tbsp poppy seeds

Directions:

Wash and tear the spinach into bite sized pieces. Place the spinach in a mixing bowl.

Mince the onion and put it in a small bowl. Add the dressing ingredients; the oil through the salt and pepper and whisk together.

Slice the strawberries and add them along with the sunflower seeds, poppy seeds and dressing and then toss to coat. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

For 4 servings
Nutritional information from caloriecount.about.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 102 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83 Calories from Fat 26

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.9g 4%

Trans Fat 0.0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 70mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 36.4g 12%

Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13%

Sugars 9.4g

Protein 3.1g

Vitamin A 67% • Vitamin C 37% Calcium 7% • Iron 8%

Nutrition Grade A

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet