SafePlates

Ingredients

• 2 cups (2 oz) (60g) baby spinach
• 1 cup (5.3 oz) (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup (2.6 oz) (75g) cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 avocado, diced (about 3.5 oz) (100g)
• 1/4 cup (1 oz) (30g) blueberries
• 1/4 cup (1 oz) (30g) walnuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz) (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (0.5 fl oz) (15ml) lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon (0.35 oz) (7g) honey
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.04 oz) (1g) sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon (0.02 oz) (0.5g) black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, avocado, blueberries, and chopped walnuts.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
4. Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
5. Serve immediately to enjoy maximum freshness and nutrient retention.

Tip

For extra skin-boosting benefits, sprinkle 1 tablespoon (0.5 oz) (10g) of chia seeds or hemp seeds on top before serving.