Spinach and California Mission Fig Salad

Chef Robert Lewis, the Happy Diabetic Chef, offers up this simple spinach salad recipe that pairs well with almost any entree.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 12 ounces fresh spinach
• ½ red onion, sliced thinly
• 2 dried Mission figs, chopped
• 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes
• 3 ounces crumbled goat cheese

For the Dressing:

• 6 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions:

1. Put the spinach in a large bowl. Top with onions, figs, sunflower seeds, tomatoes, and goat cheese.
2. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and drizzle over the salad.

Nutritional Information for 1 Serving:

Calories: 257, Fat: 17g, Carbs: 17g, Fiber: 3.5g, Sugar: 10g, Protein: 9g