Baby Spinach and Raspberry Salad

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Registered: 01-03-2006
Baby Spinach and Raspberry Salad
Mon, 04-07-2008 - 11:15am
With summer coming, this looks like a great, refreshing salad. Add some grilled chicken or steak for a one-dish meal.
Baby Spinach and Raspberry Salad

Serves 4


INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp sugar substitute
1 tbsp each chopped fresh parsley, tarragon, chives and basil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 small shallot, minced
1/4 cup canola oil
8 cups baby spinach
1 cup fresh raspberries
2 oranges, peeled, membranes removed, segmented
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2-inch strips
1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely grated


PREPARATION
Heat oven to 350°. Toast sunflower seeds on a cookie sheet for 4 minutes. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, herbs, garlic and shallot. Slowly whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. In a bowl, toss spinach with 2 tbsp vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with sunflower seeds and remaining ingredients and serve.

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