If you have been following my recipe posts for a while, you probably figured out by now that I love balancing different flavors and textures to blend together into one harmonious dish. This spinach salad is true to that theme. The sweetness of the dates and the strawberries blend beautifully with the slight bitterness of the spinach and the saltiness of the nuts. Because the dressing is warm when poured over the spinach, it slightly wilts the leaves, taking away their slightly raw and bitter taste. All the while keeping it fresh and crunchy with all of the nutrients intact.

Yesterday was Drink Wine Day!  Red wine has been associated with being heart healthy for quite some time now, but the question is how? Red wine contains antioxidants, which may aid in preventing heart disease.  They increase your good cholesterol levels and protect your arteries.  The antioxidants in the red wine are called polyphenols, specifically resveratrol….