Spinach Strawberry Walnut Salad With Avocado
This Spinach Strawberry Walnut Salad with Avocado and citrus dressing is a light, easy, and plant-based side dish perfect for spring and summer. Juicy, crunchy, and vibrant, it's a fresh, no-feta salad bursting with flavor and color in every bite!
Equipment
- Salad Bowl
- Small jar or bowl for the dressing
Ingredients
For the spinach strawberry avocado salad
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 avocado peeled, diced
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
For the oil-free lemon orange maple syrup dressing
- 1 lemon freshly squeezed
- 1 orange freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, avocado, and walnuts.2 cups fresh strawberries, 2 cups fresh spinach, 1 avocado, ¼ cup walnuts
- In a small jar or bowl, mix orange juice, lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt. Shake or stir well.1 lemon, 1 orange, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, 1 pinch salt
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
Notes
- Swap walnuts for pecans, almonds, or pumpkin seeds.
- For a deeper, crunchier flavor, toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 7–8 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant.
- Add fresh mint or basil for a herby twist.
- I recommend enjoying this salad fresh. If you want to prep ahead, make the dressing and store it separately, then chop the fruits and veggies just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 27mgPotassium: 578mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1570IUVitamin C: 83mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
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