Name: Spring Spinach Salad
Cuisine: Light and Delicious
Ingredients: 1/3 extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 balsamic vinegar; 1 pre maple syrup or honey; 2 Dijon mustard; 1/2 salt; 1/4 ground black pepper; Fresh basil; 2 (5-ounce) containers baby spinach; 1 fresh asparagus, sliced into 1-inch pieces; 1 strawberries, topped and sliced; 1/2 medium red onion, sliced; 1/2 feta or goat cheese crumbles; 1/2 slivered almonds

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Light and Delicious

The perfect, light dish. You'll enjoy this delicious spinach salad that's packed with nutrient-dense ingredients.

Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Serves 6-8

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Recipe courtesy of

Lisa Markley Director of Culinary Medicine | AdventHealth Whole Health Institute

Recipe Ingredients

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon pre maple syrup or honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Fresh basil
2 (5-ounce) containers baby spinach
1 pound fresh asparagus, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 pound strawberries, topped and sliced
1/2 medium red onion, sliced
1/2 cup feta or goat cheese crumbles
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar with a lid and whisk or shake until all dressing ingredients are emulsified together.
Just before serving, place spinach leaves in a large bowl with the asparagus, red onion, and half of the strawberries then toss with dressing to taste. Sprinkle remaining strawberries over the top along with feta or goat cheese crumbles and slivered almonds.