Thursday, August 30, 2012

Roasted Raspberry and Brie Salad



I cannot believe that this weekend is Labor Day.  Where did the summer go?!  Labor Day is always a rather bittersweet holiday.  It marks the unofficial end-of-summer and each warm day has to be savored because you know that cool weather is fast approaching.  The kids are back in school and Sunday afternoons are devoted to watching the Detroit Lions on TV.   When I came across this recipe I knew it would be the perfect dish to celebrate the last flavors of summer.  The sweetness of roasted raspberries with creamy brie cheese and the tang of balsamic vinaigrette is the best way to say farewell to summer.

Roasted Raspberry and Brie Salad

1 cup fresh raspberries
Nonfat cooking spray
Sugar
Salt and pepper
2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 ounces light Brie cheese, cut into bite-size pieces

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.  Spread the raspberries in a single layer on the baking sheet.  Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with sugar.  Season lightly with salt and pepper.  Bake until slightly softened, about 10 minutes.  Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

Add baby spinach to plate.  Top with pieces of brie cheese and the raspberries.  Top with the balsamic vinaigrette.

Serves one.

Weight Watchers PointsPlus = 6 points

Balsamic Vinaigrette

1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette
Dash of garlic powder
Dash of dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch each of salt and pepper

Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl.  Pour over salad.

Adapted from Annie's Eats

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