Baby Spinach Salad w/ Lemon Vinaigrette
The Baby Spinach Salad w/ Lemon Vinaigrette features fresh baby spinach leaves tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette, offering a refreshing and nutritious option. This salad is a great source of calcium, supporting bone health.
This salad is served across various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP throughout New York City.
👨🍳 Chef's Tip: For optimal freshness, serve the salad immediately after tossing it with the vinaigrette, ensuring the leaves maintain their crisp texture.
💡 Did you know? Spinach has been cultivated for over 2,000 years and was originally brought to Europe from Persia, where it was known as the 'Persian green.'
🏙️ NYC Connection: In New York City, baby spinach has become a staple in many health-conscious restaurants and is often featured in salads on the menus of popular eateries, reflecting the city's vibrant food culture.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.