Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado
This vibrant Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado is a perfect dish for warm days, combining sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds for a refreshing experience. Ready in just 10 minutes, this salad is ideal for picnics or as a delightful side at barbecues. Its burst of colors and flavors will impress your guests and elevate any summer gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the spinach leaves, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice the strawberries into quarters and add them to the bowl.
- Dice the avocado and incorporate it into the salad.
- Sprinkle toasted sliced almonds on top.
- Crumble feta cheese over the ingredients in the bowl.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over everything and gently toss to combine without squishing the ingredients.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Customize by adding nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch. Substitute goat cheese for feta or include grilled chicken for added protein. For extra sweetness, drizzle balsamic glaze over the finished salad.