Spinach Salad with Pomegranate and Avocado

By Margannl

The sunflower seeds and spinach in this salad are top-notch sources of magnesium, which enables your body to create dopamine. The avocado's vitamin B6 produces serotonin, a calming neurotransmitter.

Ingredients

• 1 pomegranate
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 2 bunches flat leaf spinach, stems trimmed, well washed and dried
• 2 tablespoons roasted, hulled sunflower seeds
• 1 Hass avocado

Preparation

Step 1

Halve pomegranate lengthwise and seed. Working in a bowl of cold water, use your hands to separate seeds from membrane. Membrane will float to the top; discard. Scoop out pomegranate seeds and pat dry.

In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons lemon juice, mustard, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss spinach, sunflower seeds, and pomegranate seeds with dressing in bowl. Transfer to a serving platter.

Halve avocado and remove pit. Scoop out flesh and thinly slice lengthwise; drizzle with remaining lemon juice. Transfer to plate and arrange salad on top. Serve immediately.