Description

Fresh and vibrant, this Spring Green Salad features organic spinach and a colorful array of veggies, all drizzled with a tangy lemon basil vinaigrette. It’s the ideal side or main for a quick dinner or healthy lunch, bursting with flavors and textures that everyone will love!

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
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 ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Alternatively, blend them in a high-speed blender and adjust the seasoning to taste.
In a large bowl, place the spinach and drizzle half of the vinaigrette over it. Toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.
Layer the red cabbage, microgreens, peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, onions, olives, and avocado on top of the spinach.
Top the salad with crumbled feta or goat cheese, roasted pistachios, and sunflower seeds.
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with the remaining vinaigrette on the side for individual drizzling.

Notes

For added flavor, let the vinaigrette sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Feel free to substitute any of your favorite vegetables or cheeses as per your preference.
This salad can be prepared ahead of time; just keep the vinaigrette separate until serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 15mg