Strawberry – Spinach Salad

1/3 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise

¼ cup unsweetened orange juice

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon poppy seeds

½ pound fresh spinach, washed, trim and torn

2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Combine 1st four ingredients in a small bowl; stir well, and set aside. Gently toss spinach and strawberries in a large bowl; arrange on 8 individual salad plates. Drizzle 1 tablespoon poppy seed mixture over each salad.

Yield: 8 servings (about 54 calories per serving)

Protein 1.2; Fat 3.1; Carbohydrate 6.2; Cholesterol 3; Iron 1.2; Sodium 96; Calcium 42.

Basic Stir-Fry Sauce

1/3 Cup Chicken Broth
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar or Sherry
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1/2 Teaspoon Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil


In a small bowl whisk all ingredients. After stir-frying meat and/or vegetables, pour in sauce and stir until thickened. Add more broth or cornstarch to achieve desired consistency.


Makes about ½ Cup
Source: Brilliant Food Tips and Cooking Tricks