Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado
Celebrate summer with this vibrant Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado. This delightful blend of fresh baby spinach, juicy strawberries, and creamy avocado is drizzled with a sweet honey balsamic dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, it offers an ideal balance of sweet and savory in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 53 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 ripe avocado (cubed)
- 1 cup juicy strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, sliced strawberries, cubed avocado, and red onion.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - To prevent browning of the avocado, drizzle it with lemon juice if preparing in advance. - Customize by adding nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch or seasonal fruits like peaches or blueberries.