Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts
A refreshing and healthy Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado and Walnuts. This vibrant salad is packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 10 ounces fresh spinach, rinsed and dried
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, chopped walnuts, and sliced red onion (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey or maple syrup. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Toasted walnuts can add more flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh.
- Adjust the amount of dressing to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg