--- title: "MIND Diet Brain-Healthy Bites: Blueberry, Broccoli and Spinach Salad" description: Here's the recipe to enjoy this brain-healthy, MIND Diet-inspired dish! image: https://www.butler.org/hubfs/-%20BUTLER/banner-blue-brocc-spin-salad.jpg --- - [**Pay My Bill](https://www.carenewengland.org/pay/butler-hospital/) - [**Careers](https://www.butler.org/careers) - [**Donate](https://www.butler.org/ways-to-give) - [**My Chart](https://www.carenewengland.org/mychart) - [**+1 (844) 401-0111](tel:+1%20(844)%20401-0111) [![CNE Butler Behavioral Health](https://www.butler.org/hs-fs/hubfs/-%20CNE/CNE%20-%202026%20Branding/CNE%20Butler%20Behavioral%20Health.png?width=1200&height=475&name=CNE%20Butler%20Behavioral%20Health.png)](https://www.butler.org/) ** #### Site Search ** ** ![ # MIND Diet Brain-Healthy Bites: Blueberry, Broccoli and Spinach Salad ![Lelievre_Sheri](https://www.butler.org/hs-fs/hubfs/-%20BUTLER/Lelievre_Sheri.jpg?width=100&name=Lelievre_Sheri.jpg)This [MIND Diet](https://www.butler.org/memoryandaging/eat-for-better-brain-health-with-mind-diet)-inspired dish is packed with foods that help to support brain health, and is a favorite of [Memory and Aging Program](https://www.butler.org/memory) Administrative Coordinator Sheri Lelievre. Serve it up for lunch, dinner or at a gathering for a brain-healthy, delicious dish that everyone will enjoy!   #### Ingredients: | **For the Salad:** - 4 oz. fresh baby spinach - 1/2 cup chopped broccoli - 1/2 of a ripe avocado - 1/4 cup blueberries - 2 – 4 tbsp. dried cranberries - 2 – 4 tbsp. roasted sunflower seeds - black pepper to taste (optional             | For the Poppy Seed Ranch Dressing: - 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream - 1/4 cup buttermilk - 1/4 cup mayonnaise - 1 clove garlic - 1/2 tsp. lemon juice or white vinegar - 1 tsp. poppy seeds - 1/2 tsp. dried parsley - 1/2 tsp. dried dill - 1/4 tsp. onion powder - 1/4 tsp. paprika - 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. garlic powder - 1/8 tsp. sea salt - 1/8 tsp. black pepper | | --- | --- |   #### Instructions: Simply mix together in a large bowl and enjoy!     ##### Interested in changing to a healthier lifestyle? 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