Citrus Spinach Salad
| 5 |
15 |
101 |
| Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
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| Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
| 15 min |
0 min |
4
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A refreshing side salad to add to your main meal
Ingredients
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2 medium
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Carrots
(grated)
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1/2 cucumber(s)
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Cucumber
(chopped)
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10 olive(s)
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Kalamata olives
(halved)
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1 bunch
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Spinach
(washed, stemmed)
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1 cup
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Citrus-avocado dressing
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Instructions
1. Wash and prepare the vegetables for the salad and place them in a large bowl.
2. Add the dressing and toss with the vegetables.
Citrus Avocado Dressing
- Place avocados, peeled and pitted, 1/2 cup orange juice, zest of 1 lime, 1 tbsp cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste
- Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until very smooth
- For a salad dressing add 1 tbsp of water
- This will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- recipe @onelovelylife.com
Notes:
Spinach
is extremely nutrient dense, it is an excellent source of vitamin K, carotenes, vitamin C and folic acid
Carrots
are high in beta carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the body and is important for healthy skin, immune health and vision
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
101
Calories from fat
38
Calories from saturated fat
2.4
Total Fat
4.2 g
Saturated Fat
0.3 g
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.1 g
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
503 mg
Potassium
637 mg
Total Carbohydrate
12.1 g
Dietary Fiber
3.0 g
Sugars
2.4 g
Protein
5.3 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
Energy sources
