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Summer Spinach Salad

Rating:

Health:

Recommended for Healthy Heart

Recommended for Weight-loss

Difficulty:

Fruit and veg come neck to neck to create a starter that explodes with flavour

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 0 mins

Serves: 4-5

A handful of fresh torn spinach or baby spinach (one handful per person)
1½ to 2 cups cleaned and sliced strawberries
1 apple, cut into cubes
½ cup of roughly crushed, lightly toasted pecan nuts
60g feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Dressing:

¼ cup FILIPPO BERIO olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar/apple cider vinegar
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt and pepper
½ teaspoon ground rosemary
A teaspoon each of finely chopped onion and garlic

Toss the spinach, the cubed apple, the sliced strawberries, the pecans, and the feta cheese together in a glass bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in a jar; shake well until blended. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly. Chill in the fridge for a few minutes before serving.

This salad can be served with a pasta or fish dish to complement the sweetness of the salad.