Berry Spinach Salad

Ingredients

sunflower seeds raw

0.99 cup

maple syrup

4 1/2 tsp

salt

pinch

cayenne

dash

baby spinach roughly chopped

15 oz

raspberries

2 1/4 cup

blueberries

2 1/4 cup

goat cheese crumbled

6 oz

olive oil

9 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

3 tbsp

Dijon mustard

1 1/2 tsp

black pepper

to taste

Method

1. 01Warm a small non-stick skillet over medium heat and add sunflower seeds.
2. 02Pour in maple syrup, salt, and cayenne. Toast while stirring constantly until most syrup evaporates and seeds turn lightly golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 03Transfer seeds to a plate to cool.
4. 04In a serving bowl, combine spinach, raspberries, blueberries, goat cheese, and cooled sunflower seeds.
5. 05Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 06Just before serving, drizzle vinaigrette over salad and gently toss. Serve immediately.