Description
A fresh and vibrant Avocado Spinach Salad featuring a blend of berries, cucumber, and creamy avocado, tossed with a tangy lime and poppy seed dressing. This colorful salad is perfect for a light, healthy meal or side dish, combining sweet, tart, and creamy flavors with a satisfying crunch from walnuts and feta cheese.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup strawberries, quartered
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1-2 ripe avocados, diced
- ⅓ cup vegan feta cheese (or regular feta)
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, quartered
- ½ cup raspberries
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- 1 ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil (or other neutral oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Add lime juice, lime zest, agave nectar, salt, and raspberries, strawberries, blueberries to a blender. Slowly stream in the olive oil while blending until the dressing becomes smooth and creamy. Once blended, stir in the poppy seeds to incorporate evenly.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine raspberries, blueberries, quartered strawberries, diced cucumber, diced avocado, walnuts, and vegan or regular feta cheese. Toss the salad ingredients gently to combine.
- Toss with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated. Alternatively, you can serve the dressing on the side if you prefer to dress the salad just before eating to maintain freshness.
- Serve and enjoy: Plate the salad immediately and enjoy its fresh, vibrant flavors as a nutritious meal or side dish.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to keep the salad fresh and prevent browning.
- For a vegan version, use vegan feta cheese or omit cheese altogether.
- The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Toss the salad just before serving to maintain the freshness of the berries and avocado.
- Walnuts can be lightly toasted to enhance their flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
