It does not get much easier than this Simple Spinach Salad with Avocados. The creamy avocados, the sharp onions, and the bright lemon dressing makes this Avocado Salad refreshing and satisfying.
Looking for more salad recipes? Check out Greek Salad, Strawberry Spinach Salad, Mandarin Orange Salad, and Warm Bacon Spinach Salad.
Spinach Avocado Salad
I still remember when my mom called me while I was away at college to tell me she had found a new salad that she had fallen in love with and I just had to give it a try.
When she told me what was in this salad, I was skeptical.
I mean it was simply 5 ingredients if you don’t count the salt.
How could a salad be that easy and as good as my mom insisted?
She was right.
This spinach and avocado salad is perfection. And could not be easier!
Ingredients in Simple Spinach Salad
- Spinach Leaves–I prefer baby spinach for the best flavor.
- Avocados
- Red Onions
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil–be sure to use a good quality olive oil since so few ingredients.
- Fresh Lemon Juice–only fresh lemon juice will work in this salad recipe.
- Salt
From the creamy avocados, to the sharp bite of the red onions, to the bright lemon juice, the spinach is dressed up just enough to make an incredibly simple salad.
How To Make Spinach Avocado Salad
- Wash and dry spinach. Chop off any thicker stems.
- Drizzle spinach with olive oil and lemon juice, a pinch of salt and toss well.
- Top spinach with sliced avocado and thinly sliced red onion.
- Drizzle with a bit more olive oil, lemon juice and another pinch of salt.
- Serve immediately.
Serve this Spinach Avocado Salad With:
Spinach Avocado Salad
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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 remaining olive oil, salt and lemon juice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Be sure to use FRESH lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
Kristen Chidsey
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Just love how simple and delicious this was!
I am so glad you enjoyed Jennifer!
The fresh lemon juice is perfect on this spinach and avocado salad! Lovely combo and so fresh!
I am so glad you enjoyed Jennifer!