Spinach and Avocado Salad
Try this vibrant Spinach and Avocado Salad—a quick, healthy dish full of flavor and nutrition. Perfect for lunch, sides, or starters.
Ingredients
- 500 g baby spinach
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds toasted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the baby spinach. Place it in a large bowl.
- Chop the avocado and add to the bowl. Gently toss to coat the spinach with the avocado oils.
- Add cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and red onion.
- In a small jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake to emulsify.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Top with sunflower seeds.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Grill red onion for richer flavor.
- Substitute feta with goat or blue cheese.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Store the dressed salad (without avocado) for up to 2 days; add avocado before serving.