Best 8 Spinach Salad With Avocado Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a delectable Spinach Salad with Avocado Dressing. This refreshing and nutritious salad features tender baby spinach leaves, perfectly ripe avocados, and a creamy avocado dressing that ties all the ingredients together. The salad is further enriched with crunchy red onion, tangy feta cheese, and a sprinkle of sunflower seeds, adding a delightful textural contrast. The avocado dressing, made with ripe avocados, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, is a luscious and creamy complement to the salad, providing a rich and flavorful coating to each bite. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delightful and healthy Spinach Salad with Avocado Dressing that is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LOADED SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY AVOCADO BASIL DRESSING



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This healthy vegan salad is loaded with flavor!

Provided by Happy Healthy Mama

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup dry quinoa, rinsed well
1 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
5 ounces baby spinach leaves
1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and cut into chunks
1 avocado
3-5 basil leaves (depending on their size)
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
a pinch or two of salt
water (1/4-1 cup)

Steps:

  • Put the quinoa and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the chickpeas and salt and sauté until the chickpeas are browned and crispy, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing. Put the avocado, basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in the blender. Blend and add 1/4 cup water. Add more water as needed to make the dressing to your desired consistency. It should be thick and creamy.
  • To assemble the salad, add the baby spinach to a large bowl. Top with the quinoa, chickpeas, tomato chunks, and drizzle with part of the dressing. Toss and add more dressing so everything in the salad is coated. Season generously with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 of recipe, Calories 354 calories, Sugar 6, Fat 15, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 13, Protein 13

CLASSIC SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING



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This Classic Spinach Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing is a healthier update to a traditional Spinach Salad. The dressing adds a light, bright touch. Keto, Paleo and Whole30 compliant.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups washed spinach leaves, (torn into bite-sized pieces)
4 strips bacon, (cooked until crispy)
2 eggs, (hard boiled and peeled)
6 - 8 Cremini mushrooms, (sliced thinly)
1/4 cup red onion, (sliced thinly)
1 cup loosely packed cilantro
1/2 large avocado
juice of 1/2 lime
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
pinch of sea salt

Steps:

  • Arrange salad items in a bowl, blend avocado cream ingredients together in a food processor, drizzle on salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 56 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 192 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CITRUS AVOCADO SPINACH SALAD



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Tossing this salad together with creamy avocado and tangy citrus is so simple, and it practically makes a meal of itself. -Karole Friemann, Kimberling City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)
3 cups refrigerated citrus salad, drained
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
Sliced almonds, toasted, optional
Salad dressing of your choice, optional

Steps:

  • Divide spinach among 8 plates; top with citrus salad and avocados. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, dressing and almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE, PECAN, CRANBERRY, AND AVOCADO SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING



Apple, Pecan, Cranberry, and Avocado Spinach Salad with Balsamic Dressing image

I like using Cripp, Braeburn, or Gala apples in this yummy salad!

Provided by teenbeauty

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped salted pecans
½ apple, cored and diced
1 tablespoon diced red onion
2 tablespoons grated carrot
¼ avocado, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place spinach, cranberries, pecans, apple, onion, carrot, and avocado into a bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 241 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

SPINACH AVOCADO SALAD



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It does not get much easier than this Simple Spinach Salad with Avocados. The creamy avocados, the sharp onions, and the bright lemon dressing make this Avocado Spinach Salad refreshing and satisfying.

Provided by Kristen Chidsey

Categories     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 ounces baby spinach (washed and dried)
1 avocados (sliced)
1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced (about 1/4 of an onion))
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix the spinach with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • Add the onions and avocados to the dressed spinach and drizzle with the remaining olive oil, salt, and lemon juice.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 613 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WILTED SPINACH AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



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Make and share this Wilted Spinach and Avocado Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb fresh spinach, stemmed, rinsed, and patted dry
1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
8 slices lean streaky bacon
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and mustard, and whisk until well blended. Add the sugar, garlic, and salt and pepper; stir well and set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, avocado, and onion; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, fry the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, and crumble coarsely. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons grease from skillet, add the oil plus the vinegar-mustard mixture, and stir until dressing is hot. Pour dressing over spinach mixture and toss well. Add the bacon and eggs, toss well again, and taste for seasoning. Serve salad immediately.

SALMON & SPINACH SALAD WITH AVOCADO



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We eat a power salad packed with salmon and spinach at least once a week. It's a cinch to make, even after a hard day's work. -Jenny Dawson, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sunflower kernels or pepitas (salted pumpkin seeds)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fillets, skin side up; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side., In a large bowl, toss spinach with vinaigrette; divide between 2 plates. Place salmon over spinach; top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 27g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

KALE, QUINOA, AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH LEMON DIJON VINAIGRETTE



Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette image

Steaming the kale removes some of the bitterness. The salad dressing ties all the flavors together. A quartet of super foods (kale, quinoa, avocado, and olive oil) make this a healthy meal!

Provided by Stephanie Ford

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup quinoa
1 ⅓ cups water
1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
½ avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup chopped cucumber
⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the quinoa and 1 1/3 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Place kale in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover saucepan with a lid and steam kale until hot, about 45 seconds; transfer to a large plate. Top kale with quinoa, avocado, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until the oil emulsifies into the dressing; pour over the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 552.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, young spinach. Avoid wilted or yellowed leaves.
  • If you don't have an avocado, you can substitute 1/2 cup of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
  • To make the dressing extra creamy, add a tablespoon of sour cream or heavy cream.
  • For a tangy dressing, add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
  • If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • For a more filling salad, add some cooked chicken, bacon, or tofu.
  • This salad is also delicious with other greens, such as arugula, kale, or romaine lettuce.

Conclusion:

This spinach salad with avocado dressing is a healthy and delicious salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with nutrients and is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The avocado dressing is creamy and flavorful, and it complements the spinach and other ingredients perfectly. This salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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