Nutty and slightly sweet sherry vinegar is a natural partner for strawberries. This composed salad makes a cool kickoff for dinner or a nutrition-packed lunch on its own.
| Prep Time: | 20 minutes |
| Ready in: | 20 minutes |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| Ease of Prep: | Easy |
| Recipe Ingredients | |
| 1/4 cup honey | |
| 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar | |
| 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint | |
| 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper | |
| Pinch of salt | |
| 4 cups baby spinach | |
| 1 small avocado (4-5 ounces), peeled, pitted and cut into 16 slices | |
| 16 thin slices cantaloupe (about 1/2 small cantaloupe), rind removed | |
| 1 1/2 cups hulled strawberries , sliced | |
| 2 teaspoons sesame seeds , toasted (see Tip) | |
Recipe Directions
- Whisk honey, vinegar, mint, pepper and salt in a small bowl.
- Divide spinach among 4 salad plates. Arrange alternating slices of avocado and cantaloupe in a fan on top of the spinach. Top each salad with strawberries, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
The dressing will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Tip: To toast sesame seeds, heat a small dry skillet over low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir constantly until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.
Health Advantages: diabetes appropriate, heart healthy, low sat fat, low sodium, high fiber, low calorie.
| Nutrition Information | ||||||||
| Servings Per Recipe: 4 | ||||||||
| Amount Per serving | ||||||||
| Calories: | 202 cal | Carbohydrate Servings: | 2 | |||||
| Carbohydrates: | 24 g | Dietary Fiber: | 7 g | Cholesterol: | 0 mg | |||
| Fat: | 8 g | Sodium: | 90 mg | Saturated Fat: | 1 g | |||
| Protein: | 3 g | Potassium: | 503 mg | Monounsaturated Fat: | 1 g | |||
| Nutrition Bonus: | Vitamin C (100% daily value), Vitamin A (60% dv), Folate (18% dv). | |||||||
| Exchanges: | 1 vegetable, 2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat (mono) | |||||||
