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Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

Fresh, light, and full of vibrant flavors, this nourishing salad is packed with nutrients that support hormonal health and overall wellness.
Course Dressing, Salad
Recipe Type Maternal Health, Plant Centric
Recipe Set MHC
Diet Low Salt, Vegetarian
Therapeutic Diet Regular Diet, Sodium Restricted
Servings 4 (click to scale)
Calories 225kcal

Ingredients

For the Whole Wheat Croutons

  • 1 1/2 cup whole wheat bread diced
  • 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil

For the Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

  • 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard

For the Salad

  • 8 cup spinach cleaned, trimmed, and dried
  • 1 cup strawberries thick slices (about 1/4 inch)
  • 1/4 cup roasted, unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1 ea red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup white mushrooms sliced

Instructions

For the Whole Wheat Croutons

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, toss to coat evenly.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Store extra croutons in an airtight container for up to a month in a cool dry place.

For the Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, plain Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard. Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the Salad

  • Place spinach in a large mixing bowl. Add strawberries, sunflower seeds and onion. Pour the dressing over the spinach and toss lightly. Arrange the salad in the bottom of a cold salad bowl.
  • Finish the salad by garnishing with mushrooms and 4 tablespoons of croutons.

To Make Entree Salads

  • Top each salad with a 4 oz. portion of salmon or grilled chicken.

To Make Mason Jar Salads

  • In each 16 oz. mason jar layer 2 cups of spinach, 1/4 cup strawberries, 1 Tbsp. sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup each sliced red onion and mushrooms, finish with 4 oz. sliced salmon or grilled chicken if using. Place 1 Tbsp of croutons on top of salad and add lid. Make the dressing in 4 oz. mason jar. Shake to combine and lid. Shake and add 1 1/2 Tbsp of dressing to each salad when ready to eat.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 174mg | Fiber: 4g
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