Description
Celebrate the flavors of spring with this vibrant salad bursting with sweetness and crunch. Packed with fresh greens, juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and a zesty citrus vinaigrette, this dish is perfect for picnics, brunches, or a light dinner. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or almonds
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly under cold water.
- Slice strawberries and cucumber into bite-sized pieces; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens; ensure they are well-drained.
- Gently toss in the sliced strawberries, cucumber, and diced avocado.
- Sprinkle toasted nuts over the salad for added crunch.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until combined.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg