Al's Favorite Spinach Power Salad

Topping this salad with baked salmon and sauteed snap peas is our favorite weeknight meal. It all comes together quickly and easily, and the flavors really complement each other. Best of all, it's very healthy and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 258 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped
• 1 pound baby spinach leaves
• 1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast almonds in hot skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Pour lemon juice into a large glass bowl. Drizzle olive oil into the lemon juice while vigorously whisking to make a dressing; add chopped avocado and stir to coat. Gently stir spinach and orange segments with the dressing and avocado; top with feta cheese.