Fresh Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad for a Vibrant Meal

This Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad is a colorful, nutritious dish perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups Fresh Spinach can substitute with mixed greens
1 cup Strawberries, sliced can swap in blueberries or raspberries
1 Avocado, diced use ripe for best flavor
0.25 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced shallots work well for a milder taste
0.5 cup Feta Cheese, optional, crumbled goat cheese can be used as a substitute
0.25 cup Pecans or Walnuts, chopped, optional almonds or sunflower seeds can be alternatives

For the Dressing

0.25 cup Poppyseed Dressing can substitute with citrus vinaigrette

Equipment

salad bowl
salad spinner

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad

Wash 4 cups of fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat dry. Add spinach to a large salad bowl.
Slice 1 cup of fresh strawberries into thin rounds and arrange on top of the spinach.
Dice 1 ripe avocado and scatter it over the layers of strawberries and spinach.
Thinly slice 0.25 cup of red onion and scatter over the salad.
Crumble 0.5 cup of feta cheese on top and add 0.25 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.
Pour 0.25 cup of poppyseed dressing over the salad.
Gently toss the salad just before serving to combine ingredients.
Serve immediately to maintain freshness and crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure avocados are ripe and dress the salad right before serving to maintain crispness.

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