Easy Spinach Salad

"Spinach may seem light, but it packs serious nutritional power. Spinach delivers a wide variety of vitamins and minerals for very few calories. It's especially rich in vitamin K, folate, iron and magnesium, which everything from healthy blood and strong bones to steady energy energy production. How to make Easy Spinach Salad Ingredients 10 oz baby spinach 1 cup sliced mini cucumbers ⅔ cup crumbled goat cheese ½ cup sliced red onions ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup raw walnuts 1 avocado, sliced fresh cracked pepper, for serving"

"Creamy Balsamic Dressing ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup full fat Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper Directions: Add walnuts to a small skillet over medium heat to toast. Let cook, toss frequently for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and starting to brown. Remove from pan and let cool. Prepare dressing by whisking together all ingredients in a small bowl until fully combined and creamy. You can also blend everything together in a blender or with an immersion blender. Prepare salad by adding spinach to a large bowl, top with cucumbers, goat cheese, onions, cranberries, toasted walnuts and sliced avocado. Top with fresh cracked pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad, toss and serve."

Baby spinach combines with sliced mini cucumbers, crumbled goat cheese, red onions, dried cranberries, toasted raw walnuts and sliced avocado to create a fresh, nutrient-dense salad. A creamy balsamic dressing made from balsamic vinegar, olive oil, full-fat Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey and seasonings adds tang and richness. Toasting the walnuts enhances flavor and texture. Preparation involves toasting the walnuts, whisking or blending the dressing until creamy, assembling the salad ingredients over spinach, seasoning with cracked pepper, then drizzling and tossing before serving. Optional additions include mushrooms, tomatoes and shallots for varied flavor.

Read at Alternative Medicine Magazine