SPINACH COBB SALAD
Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our Green Goddess Avocado Delight! This Spinach Cobb Salad with Green Goddess Avocado Dressing is not just a meal; it's an experience. Packed with vibrant colors, delightful textures, and a burst of fresh flavors, this salad is a true showstopper.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breast (grilled)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 fresh carrot, peeled and shredded
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 clove garlic - peeled and smashed
- 1 avocado
- 1 small lemon
- ⅓ cup packed and chopped fresh herbs, preferably basil and cilantro
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 448
- Total Fat: 35g (53% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 7g (35% DV)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 186mg (7% DV)
- Total Carbohydrate: 14g (4% DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 23g (92% DV)
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 5.75g
Instructions:
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In a large salad bowl, assemble a vibrant medley of fresh spinach, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced hard-boiled eggs, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, and diced grilled chicken (or salmon if you prefer).
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Let's whip up the star of the show - the Green Goddess Avocado Dressing. In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, ripe avocado, lemon juice, chopped fresh herbs, Greek yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Blend until you have a creamy and dreamy dressing. Season it with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste.
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Drizzle the Green Goddess Avocado Dressing generously over the salad, and give it all a gentle toss. Ensure that every vibrant ingredient is coated with this luscious dressing.
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Serve your Green Goddess Avocado Delight immediately, perhaps with some whole grain crackers on the side for that extra crunch.
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