I love this fast and easy Pampered Chef salad recipe that I use all the time for parties and family events!
I made this salad just today for a baby shower and it was a big hit!
Dressing
1 lemon
2 tbsp (30 mL) white wine vinegar
1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 tsp (5 mL) poppy seeds
Salad
1/2 medium cucumber
1/4 small red onion
1 bag (6 oz/175 g) fresh baby spinach leaves (about 4 cups/1 L)
8 oz (250 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced almonds, toasted
Directions:
For dressing, zest lemon to measure 1/2 tsp (2 mL). Juice lemon to measure 2 tbsp (30 mL). Combine zest, juice, vinegar, sugar, oil and poppy seeds in small mixing bowl; whisk until well blended.
Score cucumber lengthwise; remove seeds using The CorerTM. Using Simple Slicer on #2 setting, slice cucumber and onion. Cut cucumber slices in half.
Place spinach in large serving bowl. Add cucumber, onion, strawberries and dressing; toss gently. Sprinkle with almonds and serve immediately.
Yield: 10 servings
Nutrients per serving: (1 cup/250 mL): Calories 70, Total Fat 2.5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 30 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g
Interested in Pampered Chef products? Email Cooking Mom Ann-Marie or check out her website by clicking HERE.
