What's better than spinach? Popeye's super food boosted by a Vitamin C-rich addition like grapefruit, to improve the absorption of iron and calcium.
Ingredients:
4 oz baby spinach, washed
2 ruby red grapefruits, peeled, reserving 3 slices
1 avocado, diced
For the Citrus Vinaigrette:
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp champagne vinegar
2 tbsp diced shallots
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
reserved grapefruit juice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Peel the grapefruit and squeeze the juice from 3 slices; set aside. Slice the remaining grapefruit.
Whisk the olive oil, grapefruit juice, vinegar, chopped shallots, salt and pepper.
In a large bowl toss spinach, avocado, grapefruit, pomegranate and vinaigrette.