*When you’ve been running around all day and want something quick on not too complicated - this is a great combo.*

Let’s say it’s a Monday night and you’ve just managed to get through all the items on your to-do list. You want something great (that perhaps pairs well with the Irish Brown Bread you made over the weekend). Keep these ingredients on hand for when this situation arises:

Spring Blend Salad (I fill a large salad bowl 1/2 way)
Mini Cucumbers (2)
Garbanzos (1/2 cup)
Walnuts (1/2 cup)
Avocado (1/2 cubed)
Belgioioso Salad Blend Cheese (Shaved Asiago, Parmesan, Romano) (1/2 cup)

These proportions are what I used in the photos, but depending on which of these you like the best you can use more or less. Here’s why you’ll love them:

Spring Salad - vitamins A and K, folate, and manganese, while being naturally fat-free;

Mini Cucumbers - vitamins C and K, as well as potassium, which is important for heart health;

Garbanzos - calcium and magnesium, iron, and calcium;

Walnuts - packed with antioxidants, including vitamin E, selenium, and manganese, omega-3 fatty acids, particularly alpha-linolenic acid;

Avocado - antioxidants, including vitamin E and polyphenols;

Cheese Blend - amino acids, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamins A, B, and E

Dress this with a simple oil and vinegar blend - I like to blend olive oil with avocado oil and a bit of Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with Italian Herbs. There is so much flavor in these ingredients you won’t want to drown this salad in much more than that.