Description

This mouthwatering Spring Green Salad features organic spinach and a medley of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon basil vinaigrette. Quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy meal, this salad combines vibrant flavors and textures, making it a delightful addition to any table.

Ingredients

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6 cups organic spinach
½ head red or green cabbage, shredded
1 cup microgreens (or alfalfa sprouts)
¾ cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
2 persian cucumbers, sliced or roughly chopped
3 radishes, trimmed and chopped or sliced
¼ cup pickled red onions or very thinly sliced raw red onion
½ cup pitted castelvetrano green olives, halved
1 medium ripe avocado, sliced or chopped
4 ounces crumbled feta or goat cheese
¼ cup roasted and salted pistachios
¼ cup roasted sunflower seeds
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
for the lemon basil vinaigrette:
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey or sugar
4 basil leaves, finely chopped
freshly ground salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the basil lemon vinaigrette by whisking together all the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Alternatively, blend everything in a high-speed blender and adjust seasoning as necessary.
In a large bowl, place the spinach and drizzle half of the vinaigrette over the top, tossing gently to coat the leaves.
Layer the red cabbage, microgreens, peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, onions, olives, and avocado atop the spinach.
Add crumbled feta or goat cheese, roasted pistachios, and sunflower seeds on top of the salad.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the remaining vinaigrette on the side for guests to drizzle as desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or protein for added nutrition.
This salad is best served fresh, but you can prepare the vinaigrette in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 10mg