Spinach Fruit Avocado Salad

Brighten up your table with this Spinach Fruit Avocado Salad, a refreshing and vibrant combination of fresh baby spinach, creamy avocado, and a medley of sweet fruits like strawberries, blueberries, and mandarin orange segments. Thinly sliced red onion and optional crumbles of feta cheese add a savory contrast, while crunchy walnuts or pecans bring irresistible texture. Tossed in a tangy-sweet homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this colorful salad is a breeze to prepare, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish. Perfect as a light lunch, healthy side dish, or even a showstopping addition to your next dinner party, this nutrient-packed recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Try it today for a delightful balance of flavors and textures!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 1 cup strawberries
• 0.5 cup blueberries
• 1 cup mandarin orange segments
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)
• 0.25 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes and set aside.

Step 3

Rinse and hull the strawberries, then slice them into halves or quarters depending on their size.

Step 4

Add the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and mandarin orange segments to the salad bowl with the spinach.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad. If desired, sprinkle the salad with feta cheese and chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake the dressing until emulsified.

Step 7

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.

Step 8

Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1024.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1566.1

Total Fat 119.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2104.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 66.1g
Protein 32.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 852.1mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2280.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.9%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 26.1%