Spinach Salad

Total time: 15 minutes
   A heart-healthy salad, that's also good for the eyes (spinach: lutein) and the bones (spinach, almonds and cheese: calcium).  Plus it's delicious!  What more can we ask for?

 Ingredients:

• 4oz (120gr) fresh spinach
• 1oz (30gr) slivered almonds
• 3 tbs shredded cheese
• 1/8 tsp salt - sea salt if you have it
• Vinaigrette:
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 3 tbs salad olive oil

 Instructions

• Wash spinach if necessary, tear and put into a salad bowl. 
• Add almonds, salt to spinach and toss to combine. 
• Add half of the vinaigrette and toss to coat. 
• Taste and add more as needed. 
• Sprinkle with cheese. 
• Serve, remaining vinaigrette on the side.
• Vinaigrette:
• Put all remaining ingredients except olive oil in small bowl and whisk to combine. 
• Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly.   This will keep about a week and can be used as a base for other vinaigrettes.