100 Things #7

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{Take the 100 Things challenge: 100 (mostly diabetic) recipes!}


Apple Spinach Salad with Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette (This is from Diabetic Living Magazine)

MAKES: 4 servings
SERVING SIZE: 1 cup
CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 11


• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 medium green-skinned apple (such as Granny Smith), cored and sliced
• 1/4 cup thin wedges red onion
• 2 tablespoons snipped dried tart red cherries
• 1/4 cup Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette (below)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese or blue cheese (2 ounces) (optional)
1. In a large bowl, toss together spinach, apple, onion, and dried cherries. Drizzle with Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat. If desired, top individual servings with cheese. Makes 4 (about 1-cup) servings.
Make Ahead Tip
• Prepare the vinaigrette as directed. Cover and chill for up to 1 week.


Thyme-Dijon Vinaigrette

YIELD: 2/3 cup
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white or regular balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
1. In a screw-top jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, thyme, Dijon-style mustard and salt. Cover; shake well to mix. Chill for up to 1 week. Shake before serving. Makes 2/3 cup.


Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Calories: 93
• Protein(gm): 1
• Carbohydrate(gm): 11
• Fat, total(gm): 6
• Saturated fat(gm): 1
• Dietary Fiber, total(gm): 2
• Sodium(mg): 96