Mesclun with Berries and Sweet Spiced Almonds

Raspberries add bright color and several good-for-you nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C. Almonds are a good source of vitamin E and monounsaturated fats. Chives, members of the onion family, add phenols and flavonoids.

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 5  cups  gourmet salad greens
• 1 3/4  cups  raspberries (about 1 [6-ounce] container)
• 1/4  cup  chopped fresh chives
• 3  tablespoons  champagne or white wine vinegar
• 2  teaspoons  honey
• 1/2  teaspoon  country-style Dijon mustard
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/8  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1  tablespoon  canola oil
• 6  tablespoons  Sweet Spiced Almonds

Preparation

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine vinegar and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle vinegar mixture over lettuce mixture; toss gently to coat. Arrange 1 cup salad on each of 6 plates; top each serving with 1 tablespoon Sweet Spiced Almonds.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

84 (45% from fat)

Fat:

4.2g (sat 0.3g,mono 2.4g,poly 1.3g)

Protein:

2g

Carbohydrate:

11.2g

Fiber:

3.8g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

1.1mg

Sodium:

123mg

Calcium:

47mg