Greens+Protein Salad

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When the craving strikes, this is a trusty lunch combo. Makes one very thirsty, approximately 2 quarts of water in a brief sitting.

salad base:
fresh baby spinach
tossed in a honey balsamic dressing

topped with:
cooled diced leeks & minced garlic (once sauteed in olive oil & white wine)
chilled hard boiled egg, in slices
toasted almonds

honey balsamic [from 101 Cookbooks]:
whisk together, taste & adjust

• 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1.5 Tbsp runny honey
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1.5 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4+ tsp fine grain sea salt