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Blueberry-Spinach Power Salad

Published January 15, 2016
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A fresh Power Salad consisting of spinach leaves, sliced cucumber, red cabbage, blueberries, chickpeas, sunflower seeds, and almond slices. This Blueberry-Spinach delight is topped with a pinkish-purple dressing and served on a white plate. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published January 15, 2016
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Blueberries are loaded with fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. Enjoy more of this superfood in your life with Eating Bird Food‘s blueberry-spinach power salad! Pack this salad and dressing in separate airtight containers for a nutritious and light lunch at work.

Blueberry-Spinach Power Salad

Ingredients

For the Blueberry Tahini Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup (75 grams) blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons tahini
  • Sea salt, to taste

For the Blueberry-Spinach Salad:

  • 4 cups (120 grams) baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup (50 grams) cucumbers, sliced
  • 1/2 cup (80 grams) canned low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed (certified gluten-free if necessary)
  • 1/4 cup (20 grams) red cabbage, shredded
  • 1/4 cup (40 grams) blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 1/2 avocado (70 grams), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons roasted and salted sunflower seeds

Directions

Place all ingredients for the dressing into a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. The dressing should be thick, but if the texture is too thick for you add a little water. Start with 1-2 teaspoons and add more if you need to.

Prepare two salads by starting with a bed of baby spinach and adding the toppings in the order listed. Drizzle dressing over both salads and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serves: 2 |  Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipe

Per serving: Calories: 324; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 96mg; Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 8g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 725mg; Iron: 22%; Vitamin A: 116%; Vitamin C: 51%; Calcium: 11%

EBF---Brittany-MullinsBrittany Mullins is a health coach, certified NASM personal trainer and author of the blog, Eating Bird Food. Check out her blog or follow her on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram for delicious recipes, workouts and tips for living a balanced, healthy life.

Photo courtesy of Brittany Mullins. Original recipe published on Eating Bird Food.

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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