Spinach Salad With Chili Lime Dressing Recipe

Spice up your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Spinach Salad! Featuring crisp jicama, creamy avocado, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all tossed in a zesty chili lime dressing. This isn't your grandma's spinach salad – it's a fiesta in a bowl! Inspired by Southern Living, this recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 242.8 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.7 (7 Reviews)
Spinach Salad With Chili Lime Dressing

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spinach Salad With Chili Lime Dressing

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How to Make Spinach Salad With Chili Lime Dressing

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry 5 oz of fresh spinach. Remove stems and tear into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, 1 ripe avocado (diced), and 1 cup of jicama (diced).
  3. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, whisk together:
  4. - 1/4 cup lime juice
  5. - 1/4 cup olive oil
  6. - 2 tablespoons of honey
  7. - 1 tablespoon chili powder
  8. - 1 teaspoon cumin
  9. - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  10. - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  11. - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  12. Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified.
  13. Pour the dressing over the spinach mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
  14. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds over the salad.
  15. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

9g

Carbs

4g