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Mediterranean Spinach and Quinoa Salad









Baby Spinach
Quinoa, cooked
White beans
Golden raisins
Orange segments
Feta cheese
Black Olives,  sliced
Red onion, sliced
Roasted Red Peppers

Orange Vinaigrette dressing
Makes 10 servings; one serving 1 Tablespoon

1/2 cup Olive oil
2 Tab. White Wine Vinegar
1/4 cup Orange juice
2 tea. Fresh dill
Salt and pepper, to taste

Whisk everything together and serve.

Source: Skinny Ms.
I got this one from my local community college cafeteria! It may not be the prettiest of salads, but oh, so good and so good for you!

Citrus Fruits; Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes


Perfect Portion : 1 orange,  1/2 grapefruit, 1-2 Tab. Lemon or Lime Juice

  • Very Low glycemic load
  • Helps lower cholesterol 
  • Antioxidants reduce risk of cancer, especially colon, breast and prostrate 
  • Perhaps helps prevent cancer
  • Staves off kidney stones
  • Lemon rind strengthens the walls of veins and capillaries, potentially reducing risk of varicose veins
  • Lowers blood sugar