Filling Spinach Rice Salad

We do a lot of grilling in the summer, chicken, tuna, lean steaks etc. I’m always looking for some simple ways to change things up and this spinach and rice salad is one way to accomplish just that. It’s a wonderful blend of all kinds of Mediterranean flavors that combine into a delicious and filling salad. Best of all it’s actually very good for you as well. Give it a try this summer.

Spinach and Rice Salad

• 6 cups fresh spinach, torn
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 cup green grapes, cut in half
• 1 cup raspberries
• 2 oranges, peeled and cut into sections
• 2 tsp fresh basil
• 2 cups of brown rice, cooked and chilled
• Salt and pepper to taste

Add spinach, rice, grapes and sunflower seeds to a large salad bowl and combine.

Blend vinegar, oil, honey, basil, salt and pepper thoroughly and pour over rice mixture. Toss until well coated then gently add oranges and raspberries.