Spinach cranberry chia nut salad!

Spinach cranberry raisin chia nut salad!

1 bag baby spinach

2 cups total of dry cranberry, raisins and choice of nuts.

( I used almond and cashew but pistachio, walnut and pecan will go just as well)

2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette or balsamic vinaigrette dressing

1/2 tbsp sweet and sour or orange panda Chinese sauce

1/2 tsp mustard sauce.

1 tsp chia seeds

2 tsp olive oil or coconut oil

I cup drained mandarin wedges.

Mix sweet and sour, raspberry vinaigrette and mustard sauce in a bowl. Add chia seeds to it and set aside

Heat a large skillet.

Add 2 tsp olive oil and sauté cranberry and nut mix for 10-15 seconds. Turn gas off and Add all the spinach and dressing to the skillet. Toss gently. Don't over wilt the spinach. Remove into a cold storage container. Add mandarin slices and Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes and serve chilled. Optional  sprinkle sea salt, pepper or pepper flakes.