SPINACH AND CLEMENTINE SALAD Source: the American Institute for Cancer Research
Celery and walnuts give this salad crunch, and red onion and dried fruit add even more color and texture.
2 lb. Clementines (8-12) 2 lb. baby spinach, washed and dried 4 celery stalks, cut into thin diagonal slices 1/2 cup walnuts pieces, toasted 1 cup red onion, sliced thin 1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar Pinch of sugar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 small clove garlic, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peel Clementines, removing all white pith. Separate segments. Put in a large salad bowl with spinach celery, nuts, onions and berries. Mix well.
Whisk together remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle over salad and serve.
Makes 8 servings Per serving: 195 calories, 12 g. total fat (1 g. saturated fat), 19 g. carbohydrate, 6 g. protein, 6 g. dietary fiber, 120 mg. sodium.
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