Baby Spinach and Raspberry Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

Dressing

• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 small shallot, minced
• 1/4 cup canola oil

Salad

• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or pine nuts
• 8 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cored and cut into strips
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely grated

• Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a bowl, or combine them in a jar and shake until well blended.
• Place the baby spinach in a large bowl. Add raspberries, orange segments, red pepper, carrot, and seeds or nuts. Toss gently with the desired amount of dressing, plate, and serve immediately.

• For a richer flavor, sprinkle a little crumbled goat cheese over the salad before serving.