Between Seasons Spinach Cranberry Salad with Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette

July 19, 2018

8-10 cups spinach
1 pack asparagus ( cut into ribbons )
1/2 cup cranberries
2 tablespoons shallots or onions ( minced )
1 avocado ( sliced )
2 tablespoons hemp seeds ( optional )
¼ cup almonds ( toasted and slivered Notes )
Salad dressing
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
½ teaspoon garlic ( about 1 clove )
Salt ( to taste )
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds ( Notes )
2 tablespoons poppy seeds ( optional )

Make the salad dressing: In a small blender or hand blender, blend together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, dijon, nutritional yeast, garlic, and salt until smooth. Stir in the sesame seeds and optional...
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Nutritions

Calories
167

Sodium
95mg
3% DV

Fat
11g
18% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
12g
4% DV

Fiber
3g
14% DV