Next Generation Life Fitness

Lower-Sodium Spinach, Orange and Almond Salad

Preptime: 15 min.
Cooktime: 5 min.

Calories: 199
Carbs: 8g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Satfat: 2g
Sodium: 254mg

Ingredients:

For the vinaigrette:
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:
1/3 cup slivered almonds
2 1/2 cups spinach, cleaned and torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 orange, peeled and sectioned

Directions:
For the vinaigrette:

1. Place all the ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.

2. Add the salt and pepper to taste.

For the salad:

1. Preheat the oven to 350�F.

2. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

3. Place the spinach in a bowl and toss with the vinaigrette.

4. Transfer the dressed spinach leaves to a serving plate. Arrange the orange sections on top and sprinkle with the almonds.