Spinach Salad

1 package baby spinach
2 celery stalks, diced
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup shallots diced
1 cup bean sprouts- optional
1 cup cashew nuts
1 tsp parsley

Sauce

¼ cup Soya sauce
½ cup olive oil (or canola oil)
1-2 cloves garlic, chopped finely

Mix all the ingredients and add the sauce. Marinate for 1 hour in a refrigerator before serving.

Here are some benefits of eating spinach.

Spinach is known as a rich source of iron and calcium. The iron in the spinach is higher than the one found in red meat. This is a good reason to include it in your diet at least once a week.

Spinach still has a good nutritional value, especially when is fresh, steamed, or quickly boiled. It is a rich source of vitamin A , vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, and several vital antioxidants. When cooked, the volume of spinach is decreased by three quarters.

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