Take a fresh look at spinach

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(NC)—Many people are familiar with salads containing spinach, strawberries, and goat cheese, so why not turn this combination into a delicious sandwich as well?

Sandwiches are a smart way to get all of your daily nutrients. Did you know that bread has naturally occurring vitamins and minerals similar to fruits and vegetables? Baked with simple, wholesome ingredients like those found in your kitchen, this sandwich is healthy, unique and delicious.

Nothing tastes more like summer than the flavour of sweet strawberries and this nutritious sandwich, inspired by Canadian-grown fresh, seasonal produce, captures it all:

Spinach - Strawberry and Goat Cheese Sandwich

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

4 Slices Dempster's WholeGrains 12 Grain Bread, toasted

1/3 cup (80 mL) crumbled goat cheese

2 cups (500 mL) baby spinach leaves

1 cup (250 mL) sliced strawberries

Balsamic vinegar to drizzle

Salt and pepper

Directions:

DIVIDE goat cheese and spinach between 2 slices of toast. Top with berries, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

TOP with remaining slices of toast to form sandwiches. Slice in half and serve immediately.

More recipes can be found online at NaturallyDempsters.ca

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