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Superfoods Salad

Spinach, strawberries, blueberries, and walnuts sometimes are called superfoods because they are loaded with antioxidants, which are often touted as contributing to good health.

SERVINGS: 4 (about 2 cup) servings

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 22

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Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Servings: 4 (about 2 cup) servings
Calories 303
Total Fat (g) 13
Saturated Fat (g) 2
Monounsaturated Fat (g) 4
Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 5
Cholesterol (mg) 63
Sodium (mg) 249
Carbohydrate (g) 22
Total Sugar (g) 14
Fiber (g) 3
Protein (g) 26
Vitamin A (DV%) 0
Vitamin C (DV%) 91
Calcium (DV%) 7
Iron (DV%) 16

Diabetic Exchanges

Fruit (d.e.) .5
Other Carbohydrates (d.e.) .5
Vegetables (d.e.) 1
Very Lean Meat (d.e.) 3.5
Fat (d.e.) 2

1/3	cup raspberry vinegar
2	tablespoons snipped fresh mint
2	tablespoons honey
1	tablespoon canola oil
1/4	teaspoon salt
4	cups packaged fresh baby spinach leaves
2	cups chopped, cooked chicken breast
2	cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/2	cup fresh blueberries
1/4	cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1	ounce semisoft goat cheese, crumbled
1/2	teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. For vinaigrette: In a screw-top jar, combine vinegar, mint, honey, oil, and salt. Cover and shake well.

2. In a large bowl, toss together spinach, chicken, strawberries, blueberries, walnuts, and goat cheese. Transfer to salad plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with pepper.