Spinach & Raspberry Salad with Walnuts and Avocado
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Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 medium oranges, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 small shallot, diced
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped small
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1 package baby spinach
- 1 package raspberries
Instructions:
- Peel the orange, and zest the other orange to get 1/2 teaspoon of orange zest, then juice the orange to get 2 Tablespoons of juice. Combine the zest and juice in a bowl. Mix in 1 1/2 Tablespoons of lemon juice, chopped shallot, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard, let it sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Add 3/4 cup of walnuts into a small skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- While whisking the lemon juice mixture constantly, slowly stream in 3 tablespoons oil until combined. Add chopped avocado, 1 (6-ounce) package raspberries, 1 (5-ounce) package spinach and the orange segments; gently toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with the toasted walnuts.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 242
Fat: 21 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 148 mg
Sugar: 5 g
Protein: 4 g