Author Notes
I feel better in the afternoon if I eat a healthy lunch, but it needs to have enough taste, fat, and protein to be satisfying. This salad does the trick. Also it's really easy. I was eating it all the time (until I created Perfect Lunch Salad #2 -- now I will have variety). The amounts of ingredients are just guidelines, so of course feel free to adjust to make it perfect for you! —Laura
Ingredients
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2-3 cups
baby spinach
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2 teaspoons
olive oil
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1 teaspoon
lemon juice (or to taste)
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1/3
of an avocado, cut in small-ish pieces
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1 ounce
sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled or diced
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2 tablespoons
chopped walnuts
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Pick a container (with tight lid) that looks like it will hold the amount of salad you want to eat for lunch. Fill it nearly full with spinach.
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Sprinkle the spinach with salt, then drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
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Add the avocado to the top of the salad. Drizzle the lemon juice onto the avocado, then toss gently.
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Add the cheese, walnuts, and fresh ground pepper to taste. If there's still room in your container, cram some more greens on top.
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Have a happy lunch!
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