Spinach, Avocado and Papaya With Cumin Scented Dressing

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 2
Spinach, Avocado and Papaya With Cumin Scented Dressing
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Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 orange ( juice of )
1 tablespoon cumin seed ( lightly roasted in a dry frying pan )
1 tablespoon mint ( chopped )
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch spinach ( small tender leave ( )
1 avocado
lime ( juice of )
1 papaya ( also known as pawpaw-peeled and chopped )
12 dates ( sun-dried , pitted-optional , cut into slivers )
1 red onion ( finely sliced )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
310
Sugar
10g
Fat
27g
This Spinach, Avocado, and Papaya With Cumin Scented Dressing Salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or as a refreshing side dish for a summer BBQ or dinner party. The buttery avocado and sweet papaya complement each other perfectly, while the spinach and cumin add nutrition and depth of flavor. Serve this salad with grilled chicken or roasted salmon for a complete and balanced meal. It's a great way to add variety to your salad rotation and incorporate some tropical flavors into your diet.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, orange juice, roasted cumin seed, chopped mint, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
2.In a large bowl, combine spinach, peeled and diced avocado, chopped papaya, diced red onion, and slivered sun-dried dates.
3.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine all the ingredients.
4.Squeeze lime juice over it before serving.

PROS

This salad is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

It is refreshing, delicious, and can be prepared quickly.

The dressing has a lovely combination of citrus, herbs, and spices, which adds a zing to the salad.

CONS

This salad may not be suitable for people who don’t like the sweetness of papaya.

The sun-dried dates are optional but can add extra sweetness to the salad.

The salad is not very filling and may require some additional protein or grains to make it a complete meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach is an excellent source of iron, folate, and vitamins A and K.
Avocado is rich in healthy fats, fiber, and potassium.
Papaya is low in calories and high in vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
The cumin seed in the dressing has anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits.

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