Description
This vibrant Raspberry-Spinach Salad with Avocado & Walnuts is a delightful combination of fresh flavors and textures, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Spinach
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
Raspberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Avocado
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
Walnuts
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Red Onion
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
Cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the spinach, raspberries, avocado slices, walnuts, red onion, and goat cheese.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, raspberry vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle and Toss: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or salmon to make this a hearty meal.
- Blue cheese can be used instead of goat cheese for a bolder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
