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Spring Greens with Salmon and Apricot-Ginger Vinaigrette

Spring Greens with Salmon and Apricot-Ginger Vinaigrette

Ingredients

Apricot-Ginger Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup all-fruit apricot spread
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated peeled gingerroot
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Salad

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (spring mix preferred), torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas, thawed if frozen, trimmed and halved diagonally
  • 1 7.1-ounce vacuum-sealed pouch pink salmon

Serves: 4

In a food processor or blender, process the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth.

Put the salad ingredients except the salmon on a serving platter. Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently. Crumble the salmon on top. Serve immediately for peak flavors and texture.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving):
Calories: 128 kcal
Carbs: 17 g
Protein: 11 g
Sodium: 366 mg

This recipe is brought to you by the American Heart Association’s Face the Fats campaign. Recipe copyright © 2009 by the American Heart Association.