Sweet Potato And Spinach Salad

By á-174942

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 1/3 cup very thinly-sliced onion
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar (not sweetened or seasoned)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• SALAD:
• 1 medium sweet potato peeled, and cut into 1/2" dice
• 4 cups spinach leaves - (packed)
• 1 small red bell pepper cut matchsticks

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl with a whisk or fork.

Put potato in a small saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil; cook 7 to 8 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain in colander and rinse briefly under cold water to stop the cooking.

Toss dressing with potato, spinach, and pepper. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Carbohydrates: 7 grams
Net Carbs: 5.5 grams
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Protein: 1 grams
Fat: 2.5 grams
Calories: 51

The salad dressing is less acidic than most, allowing the orange flavor to come through. To make ahead, prep your ingredients the night before, chilling the dressing in an airtight container and the vegetables in separate sandwich bags.