AL'S FAVORITE SPINACH POWER SALAD

Al's Favorite Spinach Power Salad image

Topping this salad with baked salmon and sauteed snap peas is our favorite weeknight meal. It all comes together quickly and easily, and the flavors really complement each other. Best of all, it's very healthy and delicious.

Provided by LivesToEat

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¼ cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped
1 pound baby spinach leaves
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast almonds in hot skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Pour lemon juice into a large glass bowl. Drizzle olive oil into the lemon juice while vigorously whisking to make a dressing; add chopped avocado and stir to coat. Gently stir spinach and orange segments with the dressing and avocado; top with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 201.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g