Spinach Blueberry Salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups baby spinach

  • ½ cup cucumbers, chopped

  • ½ cup cooked chickpeas

  • ¼ cup red cabbage, shredded

  • ¼ cup fresh blueberries

  • 2 Tablespoons red onion, chopped

  • ½ avocado, chopped

  • 2 Tablespoons golden raisins

  • 2 Tablespoons raw or roasted sunflower seeds

BLUEBERRY TAHINI DRESSING

  • ½ cup fresh blueberries

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 Tablespoons tahini

  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup

  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, to taste

  • 1 Tablespoons water, if needed to thin

Instructions:

  • Place all ingredients for the dressing into a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. The dressing should be a bit thick, but if the texture is too thick to drizzle, add a little water (starting with 1-2 Tablespoons).

  • Prepare two salads by starting with a bed of baby spinach and adding the toppings in the order listed. Drizzle dressing over both salads and enjoy!