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Avocado and Spinach Salad with Flaxseed Dressing
This salad is not only Keto-friendly but also packed with healthy fats, fiber, and nutrients from the avocado and flaxseeds, making it a nutritious and delicious option for a low-carb meal.
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons flaxseeds, toasted (for added flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Flaxseed Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by toasting the flaxseeds in a dry pan over low heat for a few minutes until they become fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh spinach, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ground flaxseeds, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. You can adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences.
- Drizzle the flaxseed dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Toss the salad gently to evenly coat the vegetables and avocado with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the toasted flaxseeds on top of the salad for added texture and flavor.
- Season the salad with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Optional add ons: slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, roasted pepitas.
