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Spinach Salad

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Often, in this life, it’s all about the simple things.  Spinach salad is one of those lovely, simple things.  There are a zillion different versions out there, but this basic one can get you started.

2 cups washed baby spinach

8-10 bite-sized mozzarella balls

2 Tbsp. pomegranate arils

drizzle of olive oil

drizzle of balsamic vinegar

salt & pepper to taste

I found these in the grocery store and was thrilled to find arils without the work!  Try them.  You can eat the whole thing AND they’re completely delicious.

pom arils

Yes… we eat salads, too!

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Cucumber Avocado Salad

Want fresh?  And delicious?  We got it!  cukepre I don’t know why it took me til this year to make this.  It’s crunchy and citrus-y goodness.  And simple.  Did I mention SIMPLE? 

Ingredients:

4 small English cucumbers (about 4 -5 inches in length)  if the little gourmet ones aren’t available, substitute 1 large English cucumber. 

1/4 red onion, sliced thin then chopped

1 large, ripe avocado

1 lemon or lime

salt

extra virgin olive oil

Cut the cukes in half, and then quarters, lengthwise.  Then chop the long quarters into small quartermoon shapes.  cuke1cuke2Dice up the onion slices.  Then, halve your avocado.  Keeping it in the shell, use a small paring knife to dice the avocado, scoring all the way to the skin. cuke4 cuke3 Then, use a spoon to scoop out the diced up avocado.  Everything goes into your bowl.  Add salt to taste (for us, about 1 tsp. Himalayan pink salt).  Squeeze the lemon or lime juice into your bowl.  Drizzle a circle of extra virgin olive oil into and gently fold it all together (to keep from destroying the avocado).  cukepreAnd, there you have it!  You can thank me later!

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