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Low Carb Spinach Salad with Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing

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By Lynn Stephens

Posted July 23rd, 2007

This article is reprinted with permission from Shake Off the Sugar Cookbook: Not all Carbs are Created Equal, by Lynn Stephens, (2003, Virtualbookworm.com Publishing Inc.)

Shake Off the Sugar Cookbook: Not all Carbs are Created Equal

Servings:	4
Author Notes:	A perfect pleasure while watching your carbohydrates! Try this salad with grilled fish or your favorite chicken dish.
Ingredients:	Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing: 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon agave syrup (nectar)(or 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Splenda® or alternative sweetener) 1 teaspoon poppyseeds 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 cup canola oil Salad: 5 cups torn fresh spinach, washed and dried 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup sliced celery (about 2 ribs) 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
Instructions:	Makes 4 Servings of Salad and 1 Cup Dressing Blend all dressing ingredients with a hand blender, blender or food processor. Refrigerate. Place the salad ingredients in a serving bowl. Add about half the dressing just before serving and toss. Refrigerate remaining dressing for later. Per 2 tablespoons dressing: Total Fat (g): 15; Protein (g): 0; Total Carbohydrates (g): 4; Dietary Fiber (g): 0; 138 calories Food Exchanges: Fat: 21/2 1 serving salad (without dressing): Total Fat: trace; Protein (g): 2; Total Carbohydrates (g): 6; Dietary Fiber (g): 3; 32 calories Food Exchanges: Vegetable: 1/2, Fruit: 1/2