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Source: "The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen: Fresh, Fast and Flavorful Recipes Made with Canola Oil" from the American Diabetes Association and CanolaInfo | Category: Salads, Diabetes-Friendly, Heart-Smart

Spinach Salad with Grilled and Fresh Fruit

Serving grilled fruit with fresh fruit not only makes a great-looking combination, but also provides two layers of flavor. See the recipe video below.

Spinach Salad with Grilled and Fresh Fruit recipe made with canola oil in partnership with the American Diabetes Association

Ingredients

  • canola oil cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup raspberry blush vinegar 60 mL
  • 1 Tbsp sugar 15 mL
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil 15 mL
  • 1-2 tsp grated fresh ginger 5-10 mL
  • 2 slices fresh pineapple, about 1/2-inch thick, or two medium peaches, pitted and halved
  • 4 cups loosely packed spinach 1 L
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 60 mL
  • 1 cup quartered strawberries 250 mL
canola oil cooking spray1/4 cup raspberry blush vinegar1 Tbsp sugar1 Tbsp canola oil1-2 tsp grated fresh ginger 5-2 slices fresh pineapple, about 1/2-inch thick, or two medium peaches, pitted and halved4 cups loosely packed spinach1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion1 cup quartered strawberries

Instructions

  • 1. Coat grill or grill pan with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat.
  • 2. Combine vinegar, sugar, canola oil, and ginger in a small jar, secure lid tightly, and shake vigorously until completely blended. Place pineapple slices or peach halves on plate; drizzle 1 Tbsp (15 mL) vinegar mixture evenly over both sides.
  • 3. Place pineapple or peaches on grill rack and grill 4 minutes or until soft and slightly browned. Turn and cook 4 minutes or until heated through. Cut fruit into bite-size pieces.
  • 4. Place spinach and onion on a serving platter. Top with grilled fruit, sprinkle strawberries evenly on top, and drizzle remaining dressing over all.
  • Fresh tip: Be creative on the grill. Try nectarines, pears, or even orange slices. Brushing the fruits with a small amount of canola will prevent them from sticking to the grill. If raspberry blush vinegar is unavailable, regular raspberry vinegar may be substituted.

Yield

4 servings

serving size

1 3/4 cups (425 mL)

nutritional analysis

Per Serving

Calories95
Total Fat3.5 g
Saturated Fat0.3 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates16 g
Fiber2 g
Protein1 g
Sodium15 mg

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