Sweet and Savoury Spinach Salad Crisp, aromatic greens blended with smooth, tangy cheese and sweet tender fruit make this summer salad the star of the picnic. Assemble and toss with dressing just before serving. Preparation Time: 20 minutesServes 4 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil1/4 cup (50 mL) Ontario Honey1/4 cup (50 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice1 tbsp (15 mL) poppy seeds Salad:3 cups (750 mL) Ontario Baby Spinach3 cups (750 mL) Ontario Arugula, torn1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced Ontario Plums1 cup (250 mL) thinly sliced Ontario Nectarines1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled soft fresh Ontario Goat Cheese1/4 cup (50 mL) thinly sliced Ontario Red Onion1/4 cup (50 mL) pumpkin seeds1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled Ontario Bacon or crispy Ontario Prosciutto In small jar with tight fitting lid, place oil, honey lime juice and poppy seeds. Seal; shake well. Salad: In medium shallow bowl, place spinach and arugula, top with plums, nectarines, cheese and onion. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, toss with half of the dressing. Arrange salad on plates. Top each with pumpkin seeds and bacon. Serve with additional dressing, if desired. Nutritional Information:1 ServingPROTEIN: 10 gramsFAT: 15 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 24 gramsCALORIES: 264FIBRE: 3 gramsSODIUM: 325 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Sweet and Savoury Spinach Salad
