Description
A fresh and vibrant Strawberry Spinach Salad featuring tender baby spinach and peppery arugula, sweet sliced strawberries, creamy avocado, and sharp red onion, all tossed in a luscious mango dressing. Perfect for a light, nutritious meal or side dish, this salad combines bright flavors and textures for a refreshing experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach
- 1 large handful arugula
- 8 ounces strawberries, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
Mango Dressing
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe mango, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create a vibrant mango dressing that perfectly balances sweetness and acidity.
- Prep the salad ingredients: Rinse and dry the baby spinach and arugula thoroughly. Slice the strawberries, dice the avocado, and finely chop the red onion to prepare for assembly.
- Toss the salad: In a large salad bowl, add the baby spinach, arugula, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, and chopped red onion. Drizzle the mango dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without bruising the greens or avocado.
- Serve immediately: For the freshest taste and best texture, serve the strawberry spinach salad right after tossing with the mango dressing. Enjoy as a light meal or a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Use ripe mangoes for a naturally sweet, smooth dressing; unripe mangoes will result in a tart dressing.
- To keep avocado from browning, toss it with a little lemon or lime juice before adding it to the salad.
- You can prepare the mango dressing a day ahead and refrigerate it in an airtight container.
- For added crunch, consider topping with toasted nuts or seeds.
- This salad is best eaten fresh as the avocado and dressing can cause the greens to wilt over time.
