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I hope that wherever you are it is a beautiful sunny spring day. And if it’s not, no worries, this simple strawberry avocado salad will certainly make your day brighter and sunnier.
Because just look at those gorgeous dark greens an that pop of red strawberry. Almost too pretty to eat? Right!
Wrong! You should so totally eat this salad right up because it’s super delicious!
Crisp, crunchy greens (spring mix or spinach) tossed with a fruity, tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Balsamic always goes so nicely with any fruity salad!
Those juicy strawberries with that buttery, rich avocado is a bit of an unexpected combo that is so delightful! Yes, it’s delightful! A little surprise in there with some fresh basil. Just trust on this one, strawberry and basil go so well together. And finally, a little crunch from some slivered or sliced almonds, because every goods salad needs something a little crunchy.
See? This strawberry avocado salad is so totally simple! Not complicated at all, yet it’s made with super impressive combo of fresh flavors.
A simple salad doesn’t have to mean boring.
No boring salads in this house!
You just gotta know how to put those tasty flavors and textures together to create the perfect salad eating experience.
Salad eating experience?!
Who ELSE besides me would ever say that sentence?!?!
But, it’s a true thing. Every kind of good satisfying salad, whether side, or main needs to be filled with exciting flavors and textures for it to not feel like you’re just eating boring rabbit food.
This strawberry avocado salad is so dang simple that I don’t have any step photos to show, except for the one without the dressing on it. Just make your balsamic vinaigrette, throw some greens in a bowl, toss with a little vinaigrette – then top the whole thing with gorgeous sliced avocados, strawberries, basil leaves, and sliced almonds.
That’s it!
Your stupidly simple, yet insanely impressive side salad is ready to be devoured.
You know how much I love a good loaded salad that is filling enough for dinner, one that has some good protein on it, right?!
BUT I feel like I need more side salads on this blog. Ones that require a few minutes and can go with your grilled chicken breast or steak…or whatever it is. This strawberry avocado salad fits all the requirements.
It only takes 15 minutes to make and uses a few simple ingredients so that you can quickly get a veggie packed salad on the dinner table to go with your main dish.
Want an entree to serve with this strawberry avocado salad? Try my caprese chicken skewers.
Or if you do want to turn this salad into a meal it would be delicious with some cooked chicken breast. Grilled chicken breast sliced right on top? Yes that would be ideal. Because summer!
Love this strawberry avocado salad all spring and summer long.
You + a patio on a warm summer evening + this salad + a freshly piece of perfectly grilled chicken = spring and summertime dinner perfection!
P.S. We are currently in need of a new grill!!!!!! We better get one soon because a summer without grilling food is like no summer at all!
Any suggestions on brand or type of grill? What kind of grill do you have?! Do you LOVE it?!
HELP ME!!! Let me know in the comments below what you recommend. KTHANKS!!!
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Simple Strawberry Avocado Salad
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: salads, sides, easy
- Cuisine: gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free
Description
Strawberry avocado salad is the perfect side salad to pair with any main dish. Or easily turn it into an entree salad by adding some grilled chicken. Easy, yet impressive.
Ingredients
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey (or sub pure maple syrup for vegans)
- 1 teaspoon creamy Dijon mustard
- Salad
- Several handfuls of spring mixed greens (or use baby spinach)
- 1 just ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 3/4 cup packed basil leaves, julienned
- 1/4 cup slivered or sliced almonds
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette : Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a mason jar, screw on the lid and shake until well combined – taste and adjust seasonings or flavors as needed. OR you can whisk everything together in a small mixing bowl.
- Make the salad: Just before serving place the greens in a serving bowl, or divide between two smaller bowls. Drizzle a portion of the dressing over the lettuce and toss to coat the greens. Top with the sliced strawberries, sliced or cubed avocado, basil leaves, and almonds and drizzle with a little more dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
You may have some vinaigrette leftover. It’s great on any type of salad but especially any kind with dark leafy greens and berries of any kind.
I intended this salad as a side but if you want to make it a meal you could easily add some cooked chicken.
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