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Baby spinach is lighter and more tender than mature spinach.
Substitute crushed cashews or walnuts for the sunflower nuts in this recipe.

If you prefer, use baby spinach in place of mature spinach for a lighter taste and more tender salad.

Low calorie and delicious
Moroccan Spinach Salad
Ingredients
(6 servings - 135 calories per serving)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 green onions (sliced)
1 lb spinach (torn into bite-sized pieces)
2 tbsp sunflower nuts
  • In cruet or mixing bowl with tightly-fitted lid, combine oil with lemon juice, parsley, sugar, salt, pepper, and green onions.
  • Place spinach leaves in large mixing bowl.
  • Pour oil mixture over spinach.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle sunflower nuts over mixture.
  • Toss lightly.
  • Refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
  • Serve cold.


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