Description

This Spring Green Salad features a vibrant mix of organic spinach, crisp vegetables, and a refreshing lemon basil vinaigrette. Ideal for a quick and healthy meal, this salad is packed with flavor and crunch, making it a delightful choice for any gathering.

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

To prepare the basil lemon vinaigrette, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Alternatively, blend in a high-speed blender for a smoother texture. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
In a large mixing bowl, add the spinach and drizzle with half of the basil lemon vinaigrette. Toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.
Layer the shredded cabbage, microgreens, peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, onions, olives, and avocado on top of the spinach.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta or goat cheese, roasted pistachios, and sunflower seeds over the entire salad.
Season with kosher salt and pepper according to taste.
Serve with the remaining basil lemon vinaigrette on the side for guests to add as desired.

Notes

For extra crunch, try adding toasted nuts or seeds of your choice.
This salad is great for meal prep; just keep the dressing separate until serving to prevent sogginess.
Feel free to substitute seasonal vegetables according to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 10mg