Spinach, feta, sun-dried tomato and toasted seed salad Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- about 8 cups of baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
- 200g feta cheese, crumbled
- 250g sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained
- about 1/2 a cup of mixed pine-nuts and pumpkin seeds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 168g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 363 | |
| Calories from Fat 243 | 67% |
| Total Fat 28.49g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 9.32g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium 1328mg | 38% |
| Total Carbs 19.89g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 2.69g | 2% |
| Protein 13.28g | 21% |
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