Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad that combines the sweetness of raspberries with creamy avocado, crunchy walnuts, and tangy balsamic dressing. This Raspberry-Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer meal.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (toasted)
- 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta (optional)
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, raspberries, sliced avocado, toasted walnuts, red onion, and goat cheese if using.
- Add the dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or salmon for a heartier version.
- You can substitute pecans or almonds for the walnuts.
- For extra flavor, use a raspberry vinaigrette or add a splash of fresh lemon juice to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
