Spinach Salad with Rhubarb and Feta
Rhubarb is rich in potassium, a mineral which can have a positive influence on blood pressure and helps in carbohydrate utilization and protein synthesis.
Also try the salad with peanuts instead of cashew nuts.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 278 cal. | (13 %) | ||
| Protein | 10 g | (10 %) | ||
| Fat | 21 g | (18 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 10 g | (7 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 3 g | (12 %) | ||
| Roughage | 5.5 g | (18 %) |
| Vitamin A | 0.4 mg | (50 %) | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | (0 %) | ||
| Vitamin E | 2.1 mg | (18 %) | ||
| Vitamin K | 173 μg | (288 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₁ | 0.1 mg | (10 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₂ | 2.3 mg | (209 %) | ||
| Niacin | 2.5 mg | (21 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₆ | 0.1 mg | (7 %) | ||
| Folate | 67 μg | (22 %) | ||
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | (3 %) | ||
| Biotin | 4.3 μg | (10 %) | ||
| Vitamin B₁₂ | 0.1 μg | (3 %) | ||
| Vitamin C | 35 mg | (37 %) | ||
| Potassium | 680 mg | (17 %) | ||
| Calcium | 224 mg | (22 %) | ||
| Magnesium | 47 mg | (16 %) | ||
| Iron | 2 mg | (13 %) | ||
| Iodine | 32 μg | (16 %) | ||
| Zinc | 1 mg | (13 %) | ||
| Saturated fatty acids | 6 g | |||
| Uric acid | 42 mg | |||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg |
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 2 Tbsps Cashews
- 10 ozs Rhubarb (2 stalks)
- 1 ½ Tbsps olive oil
- 2 tsps Maple syrup
- 3 ozs Baby spinach
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- salt
- peppers
- 2 ozs Feta
Preparation steps
Roast the cashew nuts in a pan at low to medium heat until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Remove and put aside.
Wash and clean the rhubarb, dab dry and cut into 1/2-1" wide pieces. Heat 1/2 tbsp. olive oil in a frying pan and fry the rhubarb pieces for 2-3 minutes at medium heat. Add 1 tsp maple syrup and caramelize for a further 2-3 minutes. Take out and put aside.
Wash the spinach and spin dry. Mix remaining oil and maple syrup with apple vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Add spinach to the dressing and mix.
Put the spinach salad on 2 plates. Spread caramelized rhubarb and creamy seeds on top. Crumble feta over the salad and serve.