This salad celebrates color, texture, and nourishment, perfect for women in midlife who want to eat with intention and feel supported by every bite.

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4 big handfuls of baby spinach, washed & drained

1 cups strawberries, sliced

½ large fennel bulb, washed, core removed, and thinly sliced

2 Tbsp cacao nibs

¼ cup walnuts or pecans, roasted

1/4 avocado, sliced (optional for healthy fats)

Dressing

2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2½ tsp balsamic vinegar

½ Tbsp Dijon mustard

1-2 tsp maple syrup, optional (to taste)

Pinch of sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Place the spinach, strawberries, and sliced fennel in a salad bowl.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Drizzle some of the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with the cacao nibs and nuts. Add a little more dressing if desired.