Spinach Blueberry Salad With Candied Cashews
Crisp and refreshing, this spinach blueberry salad is topped with candied cashews for added crunch and cottage cheese for a protein punch that will keep you feeling full!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 cup raw spinach
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- Combine brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and water in a sauce pan.
- Simmer this for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and fold in cashews.
- Place onto parchment paper lined baking sheet and allow to cool fully.
- Add spinach to a medium sized bowl or plate.
- Top spinach with red onion, blueberries, cottage cheese and a handful of the candied cashews.
- Enjoy!
Notes
I recommend adding a source of carbohydrate if making this into a meal.
May add chicken, ground turkey, baked tofu, etc. if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Spinach Blueberry Salad With Candied Cashews
Serving Size
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
348
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
530
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.