Strawberry Avocado Salad

by Ali Anne Johnson

Salads are refreshing on a warm summer day, especially when strawberries are local and in season.

This insanely flavorful salad will not only satisfy your taste buds, but packs a nutritional punch. It’s quick and easy to make in under 10 minutes so when hunger strikes you’ll be able to start enjoying it in little time. The dressing is only two ingredients and doesn’t require any mixing, you’ll just top your salad when you have completed assembling it, mix and eat.

Strawberries are a sweet, delicious fruit and a nutritional powerhouse.

Packed with vitamins A, B-complex, C, and E, as well as minerals like manganese, iron, and zinc, they are rich in antioxidants that help rebuild, repair, and rejuvenate the body.

High in polyphenols, they act as an anti-inflammatory, making them essential for those with autoimmune disorders. Their high Vitamin C content boosts the immune system, warding off colds, flu, and respiratory infections.

Strawberries also benefit eye health, particularly age-related macular degeneration and vision issues. Additionally, ellagic acid and flavonoids in strawberries promote cardiovascular health, helping to prevent heart disease, stroke, and lower cholesterol. They are fantastic for weight loss, being low in calories and high in vital nutritional compounds.

During the summertime, look for locally grown strawberries for the most nutritional and health benefits.*

Strawberry Avocado Salad

Ali Anne Johnson

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Course Salad

Servings 1 person

Ingredients

  

• 3-4 cups spinach, packed loosely
• 1 cup strawberries, chopped
• 1/2 medium Avocado, sliced
• 1/8 cup Red Onion, chopped
• 1/2 medium Cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cups Pecans, chopped

Dressing:

• 1 wedge lime
• t tbsp honey

Optional Ingredients:

• 1 tsp basil, fresh and chopped
• 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tsp sesame seeds 

Instructions

 

• Prepare salad ingredients and assemble in a bowl.
• Squeeze lime wedge over salad.
• Drizzle honey over salad.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Gently toss until evenly combined and enjoy.

* Strawberry Information Source: Anthony William, MediumMedium.com

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