This vibrant summer salad is a refreshing and healthy meal made with Turna Extra Virgin Olive Oil, tender baby spinach, creamy avocado, crisp green apple slices, raw almonds, and pomegranate seeds a perfect harmony of flavors!

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced

  • 1 cup baby spinach (whole, unchopped)

  • 1 green apple, thinly sliced

  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup Turna Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 1 tsp pomegranate molasses

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp honey (optional, for a hint of sweetness)

  • 1/4 cup chopped raw almonds

  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

  • 1/4 cup crumbled white cheese (optional)

  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Prepare the Vegetables:
Peel and slice the avocados. Slice the cucumber and chop the tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Peel and thinly slice the green apple. Rinse and gently dry the baby spinach.

Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together Turna Extra Virgin Olive Oil, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, and honey (if using). Add salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the Salad:
Place the sliced and chopped vegetables (avocado, cucumber, tomato, onion, green apple, and spinach) in a large bowl. Add chopped mint, basil, raw almonds, and pomegranate seeds. Gently toss.

Final Touch:
Sprinkle crumbled white cheese on top (optional), then pour the prepared dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine.

To Serve:
Serve immediately while fresh and chilled. A perfect, refreshing, and healthy summer meal!

Enjoy!