Spinach Strong

This week I incorporated spinach into a many meals as I could....

Strawberry Spinach Salad

1 bag of spinach, torn into pieces
a bunch of fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
sesame seeds, toasted
dressing:
1/4 c good olive oil
2 TB apple cider vinegar
2TB sugar
sprinkle of black pepper
dash of Tabasco sauce
Combine all the ingredients and whisk until combined.
Put spinach and strawberries in a bowl, toss with vinaigrette dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serve immediately.
Source: Krissie Fowler

For Super Bowl Sunday I made these two delicious appetizers...

Guilt Free Spinach Dip - Low Cal, Low Fat, High Protein

Ingredients
1 packet Knorrs Vegetable Recipe Mix
1/4 cup reduced fat mayo
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
22 ounces Fage total 0% yogurt (or 2 cups+ 3/4 cup)
Chives to garnish (optional)
Combine all ingredients and chill about 2 hours. Serve with your favorite dippers.
2/3 cup 107 calories
Source: domestic superhero

Spinach Bites

1 (10 Ounce) Package Frozen Spinach, Thawed
1/4 Cup Finely Diced Onion
1 Teaspoon Finely Minced Garlic
1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Sun-dried Tomatoes (I Prefer Oil Packed, Drained)
Salt & Pepper To Taste
1/2 Teaspoon Hot Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
1/2 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 Large Egg
1 Large Sheet Frozen Puff Pastry, Thawed
Egg Wash:
1 Large Egg

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Aggressively squeeze the spinach with your hands to remove as much liquid as possible, then finely chop and place in a bowl.
Add the onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, feta cheese and egg to the bowl and mix well.
Cut the puff pastry into 4 1/2 inch squares (smaller for mini muffin tin) and gently place a square in each muffin cup.
Spoon the filling into the cups, then fold the pastry over the filling, pinching the pastry together with your fingers at the center.
Beat the egg for the wash and brush it over the spinach puffs, then bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown in color.
Cool 10 minutes, then gently remove the puffs from the pan.
Serve when just slightly warm, or at room temperature.

Source: Italian Food Forever