Spinach and Pea Salad

This is a quick salad that infuses the body with a  good dosage of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. This can be a foundation on which to add many different ingredients: add some left-over quinoa and a hardboiled egg for a satisfying meal. Use defrosted edamame or lima beans instead of the peas and add a chopped ripe avocado.

Spinach and Pea Salad

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"Spinach is associated with the lowest levels of cancer, heart disease, cataracts, and macular degeneration. The more spinach people eat, the less likely they are to develop any of those disases. Spinach contains a stunning collection of micronutrients, including lutein, beta-carotene, plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids (only a few plants vegetables contain these faty acids), antioxidents, vitamins B12, C and E, coenzyme Q10, the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese and zinc. It also has chlorophyll, which may be a potent anticancer substance." SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods that Will Change Your Life, by Steven Pratt MD and Kathy Matthews

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Spinach and Pea Salad Print Recipe "Spinach is associated with the lowest levels of cancer, heart disease, cataracts, and macular degeneration. The more spinach people eat, the less likely they are to develop any of those disases. Spinach contains a stunning collection of micronutrients, including lutein, beta-carotene, plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids (only a few plants vegetables contain these faty acids), antioxidents, vitamins B12, C and E, coenzyme Q10, the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese and zinc. It also has chlorophyll, which may be a potent anticancer substance." SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods that Will Change Your Life, by Steven Pratt MD and Kathy Matthews CourseSalads

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar raw
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 - 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salad

• 4 ounce spinach about 3/4 of a 5 once package
• 1 cup peas defrosted frozen
• 1/4 cup green onion finely sliced

Adjust servings:

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Place salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add vinegar and water and stir until salt is dissolved.
2. Whisk in extra virgin olive oil.
3. Season to your taste by adjusting salt and pepper, and also another tablespoon or two of extra virgin olive oil.

Salad

1. Place all ingredients in salad bowl, toss and serve.

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