Ingredients
For the dressing:
2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
4 teaspoons olive oil
For the salad:
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped, unsalted cashews
2 1/2 cups spinach, cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces
2 mandarins, peeled and sectioned
Instructions
For the dressing:
1. Place all the ingredients in a container & shake well.
2. Add the salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Add a little Xylitol if you prefer a sweeter dressing
For the salad:
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Spread the cashews on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3. Place the spinach in a bowl and toss with the vinaigrette.
4. Transfer the dressed spinach leaves to a serving plate. Arrange themandarin sections on top and sprinkle with the cashews.
Tip: To make this a complete lunch add some lean grilled chicken breast or some pan seared tuna.
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