Fruit and Spinach Salad with "Xocai Activ" Vinaigrette
By: Adam Paul Green
Published: Saturday, October 29, 2011 - 10:07pm

Ingredients




2 sprig 	green onions ((separate bulbs from tops))
2 tbsp 	balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp 	dark chocolate ((1- 1 1/2 tsp "Xocai Activ" powder))
1/2 cup 	extra-virgin olive oil
10 cup 	spinach ((8-10 cups spinach leaves, washed and dried))
1 whole 	pears ((peeled and cut into slices))
1 cup 	strawberries ((fresh- cleaned and sliced))
1/2 cup 	chopped walnuts ((can be toasted))
1 dash 	salt ((to taste))
1 dash 	pepper ((to taste))

Preparation

1 Put bulbs of green onions and vinegar in bowl to sit while preparing salad. Slowly whisk in "Xocai Activ," then olive oil. Combine spinach, pear, strawberries, green onion tops, and walnuts in a large bowl. Gradually add vinaigrette in small amounts, until the leaves are lightly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Remaining vinaigrette can be saved for another use. Serves 8

About

Adding "Xocai Activ Healthy Chocolate" to a vinaigrette, this deliciously crisp Fruit and Spinach Salad will make your taste buds dance!