This Nutty Avocado and Strawberry Salad is the perfect combination of everything fresh from the garden that you love! With strawberries for sweetness, walnuts for crunch, avocados bringing the creaminess, and a simple dressing that allows all the flavors to come through – you can’t miss. Serve on it’s own or as a side dish to grilled meat or fish!
Adding strawberries to salad has a long and illustrious history. Gone are the days when this super healthy favorite was just used in fruit salads and desserts. The fact is, strawberries and spinach go together like springtime and farmer’s markets. With their low calorie content and nutritional value – they’re a guilt free passion you should feel good about indulging!
It’s important to buy organic for this recipe. Here’s why.
Yield: 4 Servings
Total Time: 10 Minutes
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: N/A
Ingredients
2 cups baby spinach
2 cups strawberries
2 avocados, peeled and diced
2 cucumbers, sliced
1 cup toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Mix baby spinach, strawberries, cucumbers, avocado, and toasted walnuts in a large bowl.
Whisk together fresh lemon juice, virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Pour over the salad and toss to coat well. Serve right away!
Nutritional Information for Nutty Avocado and Strawberry Salad Per Serving:
Calories: 515; Total Fat: 45.7 g; Carbs: 24 g; Dietary Fiber: 11.5 g; Sugars: 7.6 g; Protein: 11.6 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 145 mg
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