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Stress-Reducing Spinach & Avocado Salad

Fresh spinach tossed with avocado, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes in a light lemon-olive oil dressing.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh spinach washed and dried
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds toasted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional, for balance
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine spinach, avocado slices, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and serve immediately.