Serves: 7
Total Calories: 229

Salad:
1 bunch spinach, torn into pieces
1 small avocado, cubed
4 ounces (1/2 cup) feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
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Basil Dressing:
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (packed) or tablespoons dried
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

Salad:
In a large bowl, combine spinach, avocado, feta, onion, and nuts.

Basil Dressing:
In food processor or blender, add garlic and pulse 4–5 times. Add basil, pulse to combine, then add vinegar and sugar. With processor running, drizzle in olive oil until emulsified. Season with pepper. Pour Dressing over Salad and toss well. Serve immediately.

Note: A mixture of spinach and red leaf lettuce adds festive color. Consider jicama root as an addition also.

Fun Fact: The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest. The river forms most of the border between Oregon and Washington. The Columbia and its tributaries are home to numerous spawning fish. These fish—especially the various species of salmon—have been a vital part of the river's ecology and the local economies for thousands of years. The Columbia River Basin is the most hydroelectrically developed river system in the world with more than 400 dams.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 7
Total Calories: 229
Calories from Fat: 217

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