Ingredients
- 1 can spinach, washed and split into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 avocado, properly peeled and diced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp red raspberry jam
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ cup walnut oil
- freshly ground black pepper as per taste
- 1 tbsp salt (or to taste)
- 2 tomatoes, chopped and diced
What makes the harvest salad truly stand out is the spinach coated with blue cheese, walnuts and dried cranberries. It is versatile enough to let you use the oil of your choice, although it is recommended to use walnut oil for that extra flavor. The end result is something that is full of fall flavors, provided the right balance of sweetness and textures has been maintained. With a balance of acidity, sweetness, bitterness and earthiness, this salad is also rich in textures. The crunchy nuts, the fibrous spinach and the creamy avocado together elevate the salad to another level! Perfect as a side to a heavy main or wholesome when eaten alone, this salad is a comfort food like none other, simple at the same time delicious!
Health benefits
No health expert disputed the nutritional value of nuts. They are considered as an excellent source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Walnuts contain a rich reservoir of essential fatty acids and contain iron, selenium, calcium, zinc and vitamin.
Spinach brings with it vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C and a good amount of manganese, magnesium and iron as well.
All of these are great not just for the skin but also for the immune system as well.
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How to make Harvest Salad
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