A simple fruity salad with a delicious poppy seed dressing. Top with protein of your choice for a complete meal.
Difficulty –Â Easy
Time – 15 minutes preparation
Serves 4
Spinach is an extremely nutrient-rich vegetable. It contains high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron and calcium. It is also packed with protective antioxidants including lutein, kaempferol, nitrates, quercetin and zeaxanthin.
Adding poppy seeds to a dressing creates a creamy rich dressing ideal for salads and pouring over steamed vegetables.
Serves 4
225g baby spinach leaves
150g fresh strawberries halved or chopped
60g chopped walnuts
2 stalks celery finely sliced
1/3 cucumber finely sliced
Handful of alfalfa sprouts or bean sprouts, optional
Dressing:
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
2 tsp poppy seeds
1 spring onion finely sliced
4tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2tbsp balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
