Pomegranate Spinach Salad

Name: Pomegranate Spinach Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese; 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds; DRESSING:; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Whenever I take this salad to an event, people always ask for the recipe. It's perfect for the holidays.—Sheila Saunders, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cheese, almonds and pomegranate seeds. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 149 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.