Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

From our friends at the American Heart Association

Image courtesy of the American Heart Association

Servings: 4, Serving Size: 2 cups salad and
2 tablespoons dressing

Image courtesy of the American Heart Association

Nuts add texture to this easy spinach salad recipe with a homemade dressing.

Ingredients

6 oz. fresh spinach

2 medium Italian plum (Roma) tomatoes (sliced crosswise)

1 oz. crumbled soft goat cheese (1/4 cup)

1 Tbsp. imitation bacon bits

2 Tbsp. sliced almonds (dry-roasted)

2 tsp. olive oil (extra virgin preferred)

2 medium green onions (thinly sliced)

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar

1 Tbsp. light brown sugar

1/8 tsp. pepper

In a large serving bowl, make one layer each, in order, of the spinach, tomatoes, goat cheese, bacon bits and almonds.
In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the green onions for 1 to 2 minutes, or until almost soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in the remaining dressing ingredients. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the brown sugar is dissolved and the mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally. Pour over the salad.

Per serving (Servings: 4 Serving Size: 2 cups salad and 2 tablespoons dressing)

Calories	105
Total Fat	6.0 g (1.5 g saturated fat, 0.0 g trans fat, 0.5 g polyunsaturated fat, 3.0 g monounsaturated fat)
Cholesterol	3 mg
Sodium	92 mg
Total Carbohydrate	10 g (2 g dietary fiber, 6 g sugars)
Protein	4 g
Dietary Exchanges	1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 fat, 1 vegetable