A healthy recipe from our partners at Presence Health

Edamame Nut Salad

Ingredients 

• 2 tablespoons Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing (recipe follows)
• 2 ounces fresh baby spinach
• 4 ounces chopped romaine lettuce
• 2 tablespoons roasted sliced almonds
• 2 ounces diced Granny Smith apples
• 1 ounce shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries or craisins
• 1 ounce thawed edamame soybeans
• 2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds

Instructions

1. Combine 1 ounce of spinach and 2 ounces of romaine lettuce.
2. Place diced apples in lemon water to prevent browning. Drain well before use. (1 tablespoon lemon juice per 1 cup of water.)
3. In a mixing bowl, toss mixed greens, 1 tablespoon almonds, 1 ounce Granny Smith apples, ½ ounce carrots and 2 tablespoons dressing.
4. Place on a plate.
5. Garnish with 1 tablespoon cranberries or craisins, ½ ounce edamame beans and 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds. Serve immediately.

 Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing: Combine 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice, 2 teaspoons low-calorie, no-cholesterol mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons light sour cream, ½ teaspoon honey, 1/8 teaspoon poppy seed and ¼ teaspoon grated orange rind. Mix until well-combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Portions: 2

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