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Fresh Strawberry Avocado Salad with Zesty Citrus Dressing

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A vibrant and refreshing salad combining creamy avocado, sweet strawberries, and a zesty citrus dressing. Perfect for a quick, wholesome meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 cups of fresh strawberries under cold water, gently pat dry, hull, and slice into halves or quarters.
  2. Cut 1 ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh into bite-size cubes. Prepare just before mixing to avoid browning.
  3. Thinly slice 1/4 cup red onion into fine strips. Soak in cold water for 5 minutes and drain if you prefer a milder flavor.
  4. Toast 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and slightly browned. Let cool.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, combine 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified.
  6. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, and red onion slices. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to coat evenly.
  7. Add toasted nuts and crumbled feta cheese last, folding in carefully to avoid mashing the avocado.
  8. Serve immediately for best freshness.

Notes

Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Toast nuts for enhanced flavor. Use fresh citrus juice for best taste. Soak red onion slices if you prefer milder flavor. For vegan version, omit feta and replace honey with maple syrup.

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Keywords: strawberry avocado salad, citrus dressing, fresh salad, healthy salad, quick salad, summer salad, vegan salad option

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