Spinach Avocado Salad
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.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 5 ounces baby spinach washed and dried
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
- 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil + more to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 medium ripe Hass avocado sliced
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion ~¼ of an onion
Instructions
- Mix the 5 ounces baby spinach with 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Add the 1 medium ripe Hass avocado (cubed) and ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion and drizzle with additional olive oil and a pinch of salt if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Be sure to use FRESH lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
Onions: Feel free to omit or use pickled red onions in place of the fresh onions. If you would like a more mild flavor from the red onions, soak the sliced onion in water for up to 1 hour before assembling the salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3395IU | Vitamin C: 17.7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.2mg
