Baby Spinach and Raspberry Salad Recipe

I stumbled across a great price for raspberries during the local season and stocked up since I gave up on my bushes ( Darn Birds !)

This salad is one of the many ways the berries were served this season.

Baby Spinach and Raspberry Salad Recipe

Serves : 4 Prep Time: 5min Cook Time: 4 min

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar

1 tsp honey

1 tbsp each chopped fresh parsley, tarragon, chives and basil

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 small shallot, minced

1/4 cup canola oil

8 cups baby spinach

1 cup fresh raspberries

2 oranges, peeled, membranes removed, segmented

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 2-inch strips

1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely grated

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 350°F. Toast sunflower seeds on a cookie sheet for 4 minutes.

Whisk together vinegar, honey, herbs, garlic, and shallot. Slowly whisk in oil.

Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

In a bowl, toss spinach with 2 tbsp vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with sunflower seeds and remaining ingredients and serve.

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