Description
A vibrant, no-cook salad blending juicy strawberries, tender spinach, and creamy avocado with zesty balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for summer picnics or light lunches, this dish offers a refreshing balance of sweetness, earthiness, and crunch.
Ingredients
Strawberries, 1 pint (hulled and halved)
Spinach, 6 cups (baby or arugula)
Avocado, 2 medium (sliced)
Balsamic vinaigrette, 3 tablespoons
Almonds, 1/3 cup (chopped or slivered)
Feta cheese, 1/2 cup (crumbled, optional)
Lemon zest, 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Wash spinach, pat dry, and place in a large bowl. Hull strawberries, halve if large. Slice avocados, remove seeds, and add to bowl. Chop almonds for later use.
Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small jug until emulsified. Adjust sweetness if needed.
Toss spinach with strawberries, avocado, and half the vinaigrette. Add crumbled feta and lemon zest, mixing until ingredients are dampened but not soggy.
Sprinkle chopped almonds over the top, and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette before serving.
Notes
Substitute raspberries or cherries for strawberries if unavailable. Use arugula for a peppery bite. Omit feta for a vegetarian option (try goat cheese). Add a splash of lime juice to the vinaigrette for extra brightness.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Best served fresh to avoid avocado browning.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 cups)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
