Spinach Salad with Grapes, Feta, and Toasted Almonds

Alicia Calvo, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD

This simple salad is rich in iron, potassium, folate, vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 – 16 oz. bag spinach, chopped

• 12 red grapes, sliced

• ¼ cup feta

• 1/8 cup almond slices, toasted

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• 1 tsp. Balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine spinach, grapes, and feta.

2. Toast almonds in a small pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Watch closely since they cook quickly. Let cool.

3. Toss toasted almonds into spinach mixture.

4. Add olive oil and drizzle balsamic glaze.

5. Serve with your favorite entrée.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 98

Total Fat: 7 g

Total Carbohydrates: 7 g

Protein 18 g

Equivalents: 2 Vegetables and 1 Monousaturated fat