Apricot Spinach Salad with Avocado Basil Dressing
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
Apricot Spinach Salad with Avocado Basil Dressing
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A tempting vegan salad with fresh spinach leaves, toasted walnuts, ripe sweet apricots and creamy avocado basil dressing.
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Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 12 ounces baby spinach cleaned and sorted
- 3/4 cup unsalted raw walnuts or walnut pieces no shell
- 5 whole ripe apricots sliced into 6-8 pieces each
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe avocado diced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt heaping
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Instructions
- Toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat until they begin to brown and smell toasty. Remove from heat.Combine spinach, walnuts, and apricot slices in a large salad bowl and toss gently to combine.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a blender and process until smooth and creamy. Do not over-process in order to preserve the color. If the mixture is too thick and not smooth enough to easily pour, stir in water a tablespoon at a time until a dressing consistency is reached.
- Serve salad portions drizzled with dressing. The dressing may be made a few hours ahead; store it in the refrigerator with plastic wrap touching the surface of the dressing to prevent browning. Best made the day of serving to preserve color and freshness of flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
181mg
(8%)
Potassium
679mg
(19%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
6100IU
(122%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8side portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 181mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 679mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 6100IU | 122% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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