Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin A, which works in the body to promote healthy skin and vision, and folate, which promotes healthy cells. This tasty vegetable is also a good source of vitamin C, potassium and iron. Researchers have identified at least 13 different flavonoid compounds in spinach that function as antioxidants and as anti-cancer agents.

Ingredients:
5 cups (packed) spinach leaves, washed and dried well
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
1/2 red pepper, sliced
1 whole cucumber, sliced
2 oranges, peeled and chopped into bite size pieces
1/3 cup of bottle "lite" vinaigrette
Dressing (around 15 calories per tablespoon or less)

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.

Add dressing and toss again. Serve immediately.

Recipe makes 5 servings Sunshine Salad.

This is an official 5 a Day recipe, and provides five people with two servings of fruits/vegetables each.

Nutritional Analysis:
Cholesterol: 0mg
Fiber: 8g
Sodium: 200mg

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