I love spring for many reasons, mixed salads being one of them. It is still soup season for those chilly nights, but when the sun is out and start warming I start craving salads. This veggie and fruit salad is one of my favourites. It is perfect for a light lunch which leaves you full of energy.
prep time 15 min
ingredients for 2
- 1 bag (125g) baby spinach
- 1 grapefruit, peeled, pithed and sliced
- 200g button mushrooms, halved
- 6-8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, sliced or cut into cubes
- 1 avocado, cut into cubes
- handful of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and chopped walnut
- 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamico
- salt
- fresh thyme
1. Toss lightly all the ingredients in a serving bowl or platter.
2. Mix the olive oil with balsamico and add salt. Pour on top of the salad.
3. Add seeds and fresh thyme and serve.
tip: you can add a small can (125g) of chickpeas for your protein
BUON APPETITO!