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Chopped Spinach + Herb Salad with Turkish Apricots

Chopped Spinach and Herb Salad with Turkish Apricots


  • Author: Cristina Curp, FNTP
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Serving 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Chopped
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A mix of herbs, crunch, sweet and tangy! This chopped salad has it all!


Scale

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped spinach
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 3 celery leaf stalks, diced
  • 2 shallots, shaved
  • 10 basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, minced
  • 10 Turkish apricots, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, diced cucumber, celery leaf stalks, and shaved shallots.
  • Gently fold in the chiffonade basil leaves and minced cilantro, ensuring an even distribution of herbs throughout the salad.
  • Add the sliced Turkish apricots and almonds for a touch of sweetness and crunch.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lime juice, then season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad until all ingredients are well-combined and evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately and revel in the burst of flavors and textures.

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, diced cucumber, celery leaf stalks, and shaved shallots.
  2. Gently fold in the chiffonade basil leaves and minced cilantro, ensuring an even distribution of herbs throughout the salad.
  3. Add the sliced Turkish apricots and almonds for a touch of sweetness and crunch.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil first and mix, then the fresh lime juice, then season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad until all ingredients are well-combined and evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately and revel in the burst of flavors and textures.

Recipe Notes:

  • You can use chopped dates instead of apricots if you like
  • Mint instead of cilantro or basil works REALLY well here too! Use what you’ve got!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 Salad
  • Calories: 170
  • Sodium: 150g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 4g