Lately, I have been trying to get into the routine of eating healthier.

For me, this means trying to incorporate more natural foods into my diet that will not only provide my body with the nutrients it needs, but will taste good as well.

This week, I have been really enjoying Spinach Salad. For salad dressing, I am using a low fat vinaigrette and I like to mix up the toppings so one day I might add fruit like strawberries and another day I’ll add a tablespoon of blue cheese crumbles. Spinach is great, because like other leafy greens, it is rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, Vitamin B2, beta-carotene, and plenty of other nutrients. While you can be pretty creative with what toppings you use, there is a recipe for inspiration after the jump. ‘Happy, Healthy Eating’, xoxo!

Strawberry Avocado Salad

Original Recipe Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

* 2 tablespoons white sugar

* 2 tablespoons olive oil

* 4 teaspoons honey

* 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

* 1 teaspoon lemon juice

* 2 cups torn salad greens

* 1 avocado – peeled, pitted and sliced

* 10 strawberries, sliced

* 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, olive oil, honey, vinegar, and lemon juice. Set aside.

2. Place the salad greens in a pretty bowl, and top with sliced avocado and strawberries. Drizzle dressing over everything, then sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving, or serve immediately.

This recipe and more can be found at AllRecipes.com.