Prep time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
6 c. fresh spinach, torn in bite size pieces
1/2 c. mandarin oranges
1 c. strawberries, sliced
4 oz. soy blue cheese crumbles
1/4 c. cashews
Dressing:
3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
3 tbsp. orange juice
1.5 tbsp. canola oil
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/3 tsp. poppy seeds
Utensils:
- knife (You’ll need help from your adult assistant.)
Directions:
- Mix dressing ingredients and refrigerate.
- Mix the fruit and spinach together.
- Pour dressing over salad and mix well to coat evenly.
- Divide salad among 4 plates (about 2 cups each plate).
- Sprinkle cashews and soy blue cheese over the top of each salad plate.
Serves: 4
Serving size: about 2 cups
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
220 calories
11 g protein
12 g fat
3 g sat fat
24 g carbohydrate
2 g fiber
66 mg cholesterol
507 mg sodium
276 mg calcium
3.9 mg iron
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Variations and suggestions:
This salad can be served as a side dish – or add some chicken to it and make it a meal
