Spinach Salad Recipe

Here are two spinach salad recipes. The first one is hearty with the beans and could be a simple vegetarian meal. Just add some whole grain bread or a cup of soup, or eat by itself. I had this for lunch one day and it was good!

SPINACH SALAD RECIPE

3 handfuls spinach, wash well and tear into bite sizes

1/2 cup garbanzo beans, cooked

4 shiitake mushrooms, chopped

1/4 cup soaked or lightly toasted seeds, pumpkin or sunflower

4 red radishes, sliced

1/2 cucumber, sliced

1/2 lemon

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 garlic clove

1/2 tsp turmeric

Directions:

Saute the mushrooms in warm olive oil. Add in beans, turmeric and garlic. Saute 2-3 minutes.

Assemble salad: layer in spinach, radish, cucumber, seeds. Add juice of 1/2 lemon, and olive oil. Add the bean and mushroom mix on top. Toss and serve.

Did you know?

Spinach is a superfood. It is good for you all around. and Turmeric is a super herb. Yes, there are superherbs, just like there are superfoods!

Turmeric is good for many things because it is anti- inflammatory. It helps digestion, arthritis, and has been studied for Alzheimer prevention.

So I like to add turmeric in to sauteed dishes when I can! Also, shiitake mushroom is food medicine that helps to lower blood pressure, as does garlic.

Here's another salad. The walnuts give you some healthy omega 3 fats and they are good for your brain! Spinach goes well with apples or strawberries.

SPINACH APPLE SALAD

1 bunch spinach, wash well

1/2 sliced green apple

1/2 cup toasted walnuts

1 stalk celery, sliced

1 small grated carrot

Mix ingredients and add in oil and vinegar or your favorite dressing.

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Here's more spinach recipes plus some nutrition notes