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