Creole Spinach Salad Recipe

Creole Spinach Salad Recipe

  • 1 pound spinach, trimmed and washed thoroughly
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 4 slices whole wheat bread
  • 2 tablespoons roasted pecans
  • 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup coarse mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun spice mix
  • Hot pepper sauce (to taste)
  • Ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat chicken broth
  1. In a large bowl, toss the spinach, onions, bread, and pecans.
  2. In a blender, process the yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, seasoning, hot-pepper sauce, and pepper on high for 1 minute. With the blender running, slowly pour in the broth. Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss.