Spinach and avocado salad with garlic mustard vinaigrette
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 min.
his is a nice, straightforward salad with a refreshing taste. It was the perfect choice for a palate calling out for a change from cooked vegetables.
Yield: 6 cupsPrep Time: 15 min.
Ingredients:
| 1 | garlic clove |
| 1 pinch | kosher salt, to taste |
| 1 teaspoon | freshly sqeezed lemon juice,more to taste |
| 1/2 tsp | Dijon style mustard |
| 2 Tbsps | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 6 cups | spinach leaves, loosely packed |
| 1/2 | avocado, cut into cubes |
Directions:
1. Using a mortar and pestle or a heavy knife, pound or mince the garlic together with a pinch of salt until a paste forms. Scrape the paste into a small bowl and whisk in the lemon juice, mustard, and another pinch of salt, whisking to dissolve the salt. Whisk in the oil.
2. Place the spinach and avocado in a large bowl and gently toss with the dressing. Season with more salt and lemon juice to taste.
