The dressing for this salad is what makes this salad absolutely incredible! The balance of the lime juice with the sweet honey is perfect. Taste alone will sell you on this one, but the nutritional benefits are also a great reason to try this recipe. Just 1 cup of raw spinach contains over 50% of the daily recommended value for Vitamin A. Add in the fiber, iron, potassium, Vitamin K, etc. and the healthy fat from the avocado will leave you feeling very fulfilled for the day.
Makes a great lunch or dinner salad. Enjoy!
Fresh Mexican Spinach Salad
makes 2 salads
fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ear fresh corn
1 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 avocado, diced
1 tomato, diced
fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add a tiny bit of olive oil to pan. Cut corn off cob and place in warm pan with about 1/2 tsp. cumin. Pan roast until corn starts to brown slightly, remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes while you prepare the other salad ingredients.
Cover bottom of 2 plates with fresh spinach, black beans, roasted corn, diced avocado and tomato. Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Honey Lime Vinaigrette
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
juice from 1 lime
1/4 to 1/2 lime, zested
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Place all ingredients in a plastic storage container with a tight fitting lid. Shake until completely emulsified.
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