Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Asparagus

This ideal salad has it all. Using a lot of different flavors and ingredients, flavors, and textures to keep it interesting.

Time: 10-30 mins  Serves 4

INGREDIENTS 

• 5-6 cups spinach

• 12-16 spears of asparagus, ends removed and chopped into 2-inch pieces

• 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced 

• ½ cup green peas

• 1 cup strawberries, sliced 

• 1 avocado, pit removed and sliced or diced

• Protein of choice such as ~1-2 cooked and diced chicken breasts, a few chopped hard-boiled eggs, cooked salmon filets, steamed lentils, cooked quinoa, etc.

• ¼ cup nuts or seeds like slivered almonds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, etc. 

• (optional) ¼ cup of crumbly cheese such as goat, feta, or gorgonzola

• ¼ cup of your favorite dressing (a simple balsamic vinaigrette or works great here!)

• (optional) Salt & pepper to taste  

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash and chop all produce. 

2. Cook asparagus according to preference (steaming for 3-5 mins or roasting at 400 degrees for about 20 mins both work well). Allow to cool.

3. Pre-cook whichever protein source you’re using and allow it to cool. 

4. In a large bowl, add in the spinach and top with remaining ingredients except dressing.

5. Toss well, then drizzle with dressing.

6. Serve at room temperature or chilled & enjoy!